Features
Summary
Findings
In this electron micrograph of decalcified compact bone, an osteocyte within a lacuna is evident. Portions of canalicular spaces can be seen radiating from the lacuna.
Comment
In addition to allowing extracellular fluid to bath osteocytes, canalicular spaces contain interconnected osteocytes processes.
Preparation
Plastic section; uranyl acetate and lead citrate
View
Medium-power transmission electron microscopy
Specimen
Osteocyte in compact bone
Image Credit
Carter RowleyMicron BioSystems
Denver, CO 80222
