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Interstitial lamellae

The angular remnants of older osteons left behind after a BMU has partially resorbed them. Their relative area decreases with age as progressive remodeling replaces them with secondary osteons. Used as one of the four Kerley counting variables.

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Cortical (compact) boneEpiphyseal growth plate (physis)Haversian system (secondary osteon)Kerley methodLacunaOsteoclastPlexiform boneTrabecular (cancellous) boneWolff's law

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