Introduction to Bone

All the bones in the body can be described as long bones or flat bones.

The blood and nerve supply to bones are carried in Haversian canals that run along the long axis of bones.

The basic microscopic unit of bone is an osteon, which can be arranged into woven bone or lamellar bone.

Acid-base imbalances, including metabolic acidosis and alkalosis, can produce severe, even life-threatening medical conditions.