Bone Matrix Coloring

Coloring Directions

Lamella (A) - light blue
Spongy Bone (B) - green
Volkman's Canal (F) - orange
Haversian Canal (D) -- yellow
Compact Bone (E) -- light brown
Periosteum (C) - pink

Lacuna (I) - dark blue
Osteocyte (H) - red
Canaliculi (G) - purple

1. What structure connects osteocytes? __________________

2. Osteocytes form rings called __________________

3. What canal is found in the center of the rings? ________________

4. Osteocytes are within chambers called ______________

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