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Compact bone and osteons

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A block from the shaft of a long bone: the periosteum, circumferential and interstitial lamellae, osteons with their central canals, vessels and osteocytes (one telescoped to show its lamellae), perforating canals, and spongy bone beneath. Enlarged for study: a real osteon is about 0.2–0.3 mm across.

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