Relation between cross-sectional bone geometry and double zonal osteon frequency and morphology.

Based on the analysis of the entire cross-section, the lack of correlation between variations in cross-sectional properties and remodeling combined with the significant differences between humeri and femura suggests that the creation of DZ or type I osteons in the bone tissue might be due to a bone specific response, possibly related to differences in bone tissue age that needs to be further investigated. Definitive conclusion regarding biomechanical loads still seem to be premature as regional variations associated with mechanical properties remain to be explored.