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The Hierarchical Structural Organization of Bone.
| Level | Structural Components | Size Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortical and Cancellous Bone | |
| 2 | Osteons and Trabeculae | 10 to 500 μm |
| 3 | Lamellae | 1–10 μm |
| 4 | Fibrillar Collagen and Embedded Mineral | 250 nm–1 μm |
| 5 | Mineral, Collagen, and Non-collagenous Proteins | <250 nm |
