Table 1.
Quantification of lacunar number and density in cortical bone
| Treatment group | Total number of lacunae | Total sampling area (mm 2 ) | Lacunar density (mm -2 ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WT-Control |
261 ± 13 |
0.27 ± 0.01 |
980 ± 45 |
| WT-Suspended |
226 ± 13 |
0.22 ± 0.02 |
1054 ± 76 |
| cKO-Control |
240 ± 24 |
0.27 ± 0.04 |
937 ± 91 |
| cKO-Suspended | 253 ± 33 | 0.23 ± 0.02 | 1105 ± 64 |
Lacunae were quantified within a 2400 μm linear region of the mid-diaphysis of the femur. There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) between any of the groups. Comparisons via two-way ANOVA. Mean ± SE.