What is another word for Haversian Canal?

Pronunciation: [hˈavəsˌi͡ən kənˈal] (IPA)

The Haversian Canal, also known as the central canal, is a cylindrical channel found in bone tissues that houses blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues. It is an essential component of the bone structure, allowing for the passage of nutrients and waste products throughout the bone tissues. Although commonly referred to as the Haversian Canal, there are several synonyms for this structure, including the osteonic canal, Harvesian system, primary osteon, and cortical bone canal. Regardless of the terminology used, the Haversian Canal's function remains the same- to provide a vital pathway for the maintenance of the bone's health.

What are the hypernyms for Haversian canal?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    anatomical structure, bone structure, morphological structure, Cortical Bone Structure, Lacuna Structure, Living Structure, Mesenchymal Structure, Organ Structure, Organism Structure, osseous structure.

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