NON-LAMELLAR BONE AND LAMELLAR BONE – 1
The figures show the different arrangements of the cells in the lamellar and in the non-lamelar bone.
Top figure – non-lamellar bone
The osteocytes (highlighted in blue) are irregularly distributed in the lacunae of the extracellular matrix.
Observe osteoblasts on the surface of the bone tissue, highlighted in yellow.
Bottom figure – lamellar bone
The osteocytes (highlighted in dark blue) are arranged in layers between bone lamellae (highlighted in light blue).
Osteoblasts on the bone surface are highlighted in yellow.
Non-lamellar bone. Staining: HE. Medium magnification.
Lamellar bone. Staining: HE. Medium magnification.