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From: Trace element distribution in human cortical bone microstructure: the potential for unravelling diet and social status in archaeological bones

Fig. 2

Cross-section from the femur of the Apostle/KLR-11251, showing remnants of the original laminar bone and later osteons: a optical microscope image of polished cortical bone; b image with bone microstructure classified. Yellow is laminar bone, and dark green, magenta, and turquoise designate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation osteons, respectively; and c the entire group of osteons measured in the bone

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