There are three main categories of connective tissues: connective, supporting and fluid. Identify the structure and place in the proper category. osteon canaliculi central canal osteocyte within a lacuna 320x Image: McGraw Hill fluid connective supporting
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Canaliculi: These are small channels within the bone matrix that connect the lacunae (spaces containing osteocytes) to each other and to the central canal. They are part of the structure of compact bone. So, they belong to the supporting connective tissue Show more…
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