Haversian canal
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Haversian canal
1835–45; named after Clopton Havers (died 1702), English anatomist; see -ian
Example Sentences
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Blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels are found in the central 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
The lamellae surrounding the Haversian canal resemble tree rings.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
At the hub of each osteon is an opening called the Haversian canal filled with blood and lymph vessels and nerves.
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
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