Figure 2From: Changes in compact bone microstructure of rats subchronically exposed to cadmiumMicroscopic structure of compact bone in rat from the Cd group. 1- non-vascular bone tissue. 2- enormous vascular canals radiating from marrow cavity. 3- smaller number of primary and secondary osteons in the middle part of compact bone. 4- resorption lacunae near endosteal surface.Back to article page