Haversian canal

American  

[huh-vur-zhuhn] / həˈvɜr ʒən /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. a microscopic channel in bone, through which a blood vessel runs.

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Haversian canal British  

/ hæˈvɜːʃən /

noun

1. histology any of the channels that form a network in bone and contain blood vessels and nerves

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Etymology

Origin of Haversian canal

1835–45; named after Clopton Havers (died 1702), English anatomist; see -ian

Example Sentences

Each osteon consists of lamellae, which are layers of compact matrix that surround a central canal called the Haversian canal.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

A blood vessel and a nerve are found in the center of the structure within the Haversian canal, with radiating circles of lacunae around it known as lamellae.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Microchannels called canaliculi radiate through the rings out from the central Haversian canal, connecting the lacunae together.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

The lamellae surrounding the Haversian canal resemble tree rings.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Running down the center of each osteon is the central canal, or Haversian canal, which contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013