..., volume density of the Haversian canals, and volume density of developing osteons. In the earlier periods of intrauterine development the compact bone displays a high volume density of osteons, a few wide bone lamellae, wide Haversian canals with high relative volume and density, and a small thickness...

...M. Portigliatti Barbos; P. Bianco; A. Ascenzi This paper analyzes the distribution of osteons and interstitial bone in the femoral compacta according to their structure, degree of calcification and mechanical properties. Three cross sections, 100 μm thick, each located 1 cm from the next, were...

...Raúl Vincentelli The predominant collagen fiber orientation in newly formed osteons was determined by polarized light microscopy. Osteons were classified into five categories according to the proportion of their cross section formed by dark lamellae. In dark lamellae most fibers run longitudinally...

...Peter Frasca; Richard A. Harper; Lawrence Katz Single human osteons were isolated by propagating fractures along their natural boundaries. Furthermore, decalcified osteons were mechanically manipulated to expose their interlamellar interfaces, making possible the study of collagen fibers by means...