The complex channel networks of bone structure

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dc.creatorCosta, Luciano da Fontoura
dc.creatorViana, Matheus Palhares
dc.creatorBeletti, Marcelo E.
dc.date2004-12-22
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T08:30:41Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T08:30:41Z
dc.descriptionBone structure in mammals involves a complex network of channels (Havers and Volkmann channels) required to nourish the bone marrow cells. This work describes how three-dimensional reconstructions of such systems can be obtained and represented in terms of complex networks. Three important findings are reported: (i) the fact that the channel branching density resembles a power law implies the existence of distribution hubs; (ii) the conditional node degree density indicates a clear tendency of connection between nodes with degrees 2 and 4; and (iii) the application of the recently introduced concept of hierarchical clustering coefficient allows the identification of typical scales of channel redistribution. A series of important biological insights is drawn and discussed
dc.description3 pages, 1 figure, The following article has been submitted to Applied Physics Letters. If it is published, it will be found online at http://apl.aip.org/
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0412042
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/q-bio/0412042
dc.identifierAppl. Phys. Lett. 88, 033903 (2006)
dc.identifierdoi:10.1063/1.2166473
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/138298
dc.subjectTissues and Organs
dc.subjectDisordered Systems and Neural Networks
dc.subjectBiological Physics
dc.subjectQuantitative Methods
dc.titleThe complex channel networks of bone structure
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