Artwork of microstructure of human bone

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Artwork of microstructure of human bone

Bone. Illustration of the microstructure of human bone. To the right is hard or compact bone. This forms the dense shell in the outer part of the bone, and contains numerous living osteocyte cells (red) linked by cytoplasmic processes in tiny channels called canaliculi. The compact bone surrounds the less dense spongy bone (left), which is also known as cancellous bone. Spongy bone consists of a network of processes called trabeculae. The spaces between the trabeculae contain a fatty tissue called bone marrow, where blood cells are manufactured

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Bones Canaliculus Cancellous Bone Compact Bone Osteocyte Osteocytes Spongy Bone Trabeculae

EDITORS COMMENTS
This artwork showcases the intricate microstructure of human bone, providing a fascinating glimpse into the hidden world beneath our skin. The print captures the complexity and beauty of bone anatomy, with two distinct regions depicted. On the right side, we see hard or compact bone forming a dense shell that protects and supports the outer part of the bone. This region is teeming with life as numerous living osteocyte cells are interconnected by cytoplasmic processes within tiny channels known as canaliculi. Contrasting this solid structure, on the left side we observe spongy bone, also referred to as cancellous bone. It consists of an elaborate network of trabeculae - delicate processes that create a lattice-like pattern within the inner part of the bone. These trabeculae form spaces between them which contain a vital fatty tissue called bone marrow; it serves as a manufacturing site for blood cells essential to our body's functions. The artist skillfully brings together scientific accuracy and artistic expression in this visually stunning representation. Through this artwork, we gain insight into both the structural complexity and biological functionality inherent in our bones. It serves as a reminder that even at microscopic levels, nature's design is awe-inspiring and worthy of admiration.

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