Absence of Typical Haversian System from the Compact Bone of Some Reptile and Bird Species

What is it about?

The compact bone microstructure in some reptile and bird species lacks the typical Haversian system described in mammals. This will be of a great importance in developing a better understanding of long bone anatomy and physiology in different species.

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Why is it important?

This study discovered the absence of the typical Haversian system in the compact bone of some reptilian and avian species. This is of significant importance to veterinary forensic medicine. This study will help researchers to uncover the critical areas of long bone morphology in different species that many researchers were not previously able to explore. Thus, a new theory on long bone development may be developed.

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