Question

What is Haversian canal and volkmann canals.?

Answer 1

They were named after German physiologist Alfred Volkmann (1800-1878). Volkmann's canals are any of the small channels in the bone that transmit bloodvessels from the periosteum into the bone and that communicate with the haversian canals. The perforating canals provide energy and nourishing elements forosteons.

Answer 2

haversian canal is the minute tubes which form a network in bones and contain blood vessels. volkmann canal are any of the small channels in the bone that transmit blood vessels from periosteum into the bone and that communicate with the haversian canals.the perforating canals provide energy and nourishing elements for osteons.