Nutrient foramen

Definition

A nutrient foramen is a small opening or canal in the bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to enter and nourish the bone tissue. It is essential for the health and maintenance of bones, providing them with necessary nutrients and oxygen.

Related terms

Periosteum:

The outer fibrous layer of a bone that provides protection and serves as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.

Compact Bone:

The dense, hard outer layer of bone tissue that gives bones their strength and structure.

Osteon: The fundamental unit of compact bone, consisting of concentric layers of calcified matrix and central canals containing blood vessels