Compact Bone
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- Compact Bone
- Harder, denser layer
- Outer layer of bone
- Organized into Haversian systems
- Each Haversian system (or osteon) is composed of 2 parts
- Lamellae
- Concentric rings of bone produced by osteoblasts
- Lacunae are spaces between lamellar layers
- Osteocytes trapped inside maintain bone
- Canaliculi connect lacunae
- Allow for communication and nutrient exchange between osteocytes
- Haversian Canals
- Open spaces at center of lamellae
- Contain blood/lymph vessels
- Interconnected to each other by Volkmann’s canals
- Lamellae
- Each Haversian system (or osteon) is composed of 2 parts