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Osteons are cylindrical structures that form the functional unit of compact bone. They consist of concentric layers of calcified matrix and house blood vessels and nerves.
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Lamellae: These are concentric rings of calcified matrix found in osteons.
Haversian Canal: The central channel within an osteon containing blood vessels and nerves.
Canaliculi: Small channels connecting lacunae within an osteon, facilitating communication between osteocytes.