What Are the Key Histological Features of Osteocytes?
Under the microscope, osteocytes can be identified by their location within lacunae and their extensive network of canaliculi. The cell bodies of osteocytes are relatively small, with numerous thin, long dendritic processes extending through the canaliculi. This intricate network is often referred to as the "osteocytic lacunar-canalicular system."
