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The canal present in the center of osteon is

 

Option: 1

Canaliculi

 


Option: 2

Volkmann canal

 


Option: 3

Haversian canal

 


Option: 4

Lamellae


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Structural Unit of Bone - Osteon -

  • The basic unit of the structure of bone is called osteon.
  • An osteon is made up of concentric rings of the matrix. These rings are called Lamellae.
  • The osteocytes are present alongside the lamellae within the lacunae.
  • Each osteocyte is connected to the other osteocyte through the canaliculi with the help of processes or extensions.
  • In the centre of the osteon, there is a canal called the Haversian canal. 
  • Haversian canal contains blood vessels, lymph vessels and neurons.
  • There are many individual osteons in a characteristic compact bone.
  • Haversian canals are connected to each other via the Volkmann’s Canal.

In the centre of the osteon, there is a canal called the Haversian canal.

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