Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 5 - The Skeletal System - Review Questions - Page 205: 3

Answer

a. Haversian canals c. Lacunae

Work Step by Step

Haversian canals or central canals are the tiny cavities found in the bone marrow where osteocytes are found. The lacunae are arranged in concentric circles around the Haversian canals and this structural unit is called an osteon.
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