The network of osteocyte processes allows cells deep within the hard matrix to receive oxygen and nutrients from the central canal.
A dark circle in the center of the osteon where blood vessels and nerves pass through to nourish the bone. laboratornaja rabota iz uchebnika biologii d v kolesova
Biology Lab Reports: Quick Guide - Grand Valley State University The network of osteocyte processes allows cells deep
The concentric arrangement of bone plates in the osteon provides maximum strength with minimum weight. This is a biological application of the "pipe" principle used in engineering. allowing for the exchange of nutrients.
Under high magnification, the following structures are clearly visible:
Small, dark, spider-like cells located in lacunae (cavities) between the lamellae. Their long processes connect with other cells, allowing for the exchange of nutrients.