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hollow bones are stronger than compact bones
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Which bone is stronger the cow's or the chicken's?
I would assume the cow's because a chicken's bones are hollow (bird's bones are hollow to reduce weight so they can fly).
What are osteons a characteristic of?
Compact Bones
Do flat bones consist of compact bones sandwiched between spongy bones?
No. Flat bones consist of spongy bone sandwiched between compact bone.
How is the spongy and compact bone of a chicken different from an adult?
Chicken bones are light, thin and filled with sponge like material and hollow spaces. Human/adult bones are heavy,thicker and full of marrow with no hollow spaces.
Do flat bones consist of compact bone sandwiched between spongy bone?
The compact bone surrounds the spongy bone and provides structure for the body.
What is the name of the hollow cylinder part of the long bone?
compact bone
Is the yellow bone marrow found in the compact bone?
No, it is found in the hollow cavity inside the bone.
Does the bones of pigeon have bone marrow?
No, bird bones are hollow.
What is the scientific term for bone shaft?
The shaft of the bone, between the epiphyses, is called the diaphysis. It has a hollow central medullary cavity containing marrow.The shaft of long bones is called DIAPHYSIS
What are the three layers of bones?
bone marrow compact bone spongy bone
What is the hard parts of the bones?
The Compact Bone
What is the type of bone that is adapted to withstand stresses that arrive from a limited range of directions?
Compact bones, which are dense, are bones adapted to withstand stresses. Compact bones are also referred to as cortical bone.
