THE ARRANGEMENT OF HAVERSIAN SYSTEMS IN A DIAPHYSIS – 5
Top figure
An image of a small region of a diaphysis shows cross-sections of four Haversian systems, highlighted in pink. In each observe its central Haversian canal, highlighted in dark blue.
Some sites occupied by osteocytes are indicated by arrows.
Bottom Figure
Flat, parallel lamellae of the intermediate systems occupy the spaces between the Haversian systems. They become highlighted in light blue.
An image of a small region of a diaphysis shows cross-sections of four Haversian systems, highlighted in pink. In each observe its central Haversian canal, highlighted in dark blue.
Some sites occupied by osteocytes are indicated by arrows.
Bottom Figure
Flat, parallel lamellae of the intermediate systems occupy the spaces between the Haversian systems. They become highlighted in light blue.
Diaphysis (in cross section). Schmorl’s technique. Magnification: medium.
Diaphysis (in cross section). Schmorl’s technique. Magnification: medium.