Set up the microscope and adjust the lighting for optimal visibility.
The network of osteocyte processes allows cells deep within the hard matrix to receive oxygen and nutrients from the central canal.
A dark circle in the center of the osteon where blood vessels and nerves pass through to nourish the bone.
Draw a diagram of what is observed under the microscope and label the main parts. 4. Results (Observations)
The concentric arrangement of bone plates in the osteon provides maximum strength with minimum weight. This is a biological application of the "pipe" principle used in engineering.