Table 6 TEM-based LCS measurements—effects of age
From: The dependences of osteocyte network on bone compartment, age, and disease
Difference/%-(32 w-15 w)/15 w | ||
|---|---|---|
Measurement/Unit | Cortical | Cancellous |
Lac. pericellualr area/μm2 | –16.8% P<0.005 | –26.3% P<0.005 |
Lac. pericellular thickness/μm | –4.1% P=0.48 | 32% P<0.005 |
Canalicular area/μm2 | 14.1% P<0.005 | 0 P>0.99 |
Cell process area/μm2 | 13.3% P<0.005 | 0 P>0.99 |
Can. pericellular area/μm2 | 16.1% P<0.005 | 0 P>0.99 |
Can. pericellular thickness/μm | 6.3% P<0.005 | 0 P>0.99 |
