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In elderly people the medullary cavities of the long bones have generally become completely filled in with osseous tissue?
This process is known as medullary cavity obliteration. It is a normal part of the aging process where the bone marrow in the medullary cavity is gradually replaced by osseous tissue, leading to reduced marrow space. This can result in decreased hematopoietic function and increased bone fragility in elderly individuals.
What makes up the center of short bones?
Medullary cavity (because bones like feet are short bones and they have the cavity)
In adults where is yellow marrow located?
In the medullary cavity of long bones.
Are children and elderly people more at risk to fracture bones?
yes
Why are elderly people the ones who can early have fracture?
The elderly people have now also got older bones, so they are weak and can break easily.
Where can endosteum be found?
Endosteum can be found lining the medullary cavity of long bones.
What is located in the hollow shaft of long bones?
medullary cavity
Often seen in the brittle bones of the elderly?
Comminuted Fracture.Often seen in the brittle bones of the elderly
What is the function of the medullary cavity?
The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts. This is where red and yellow bone marrow are stored. The medullary cavity is also involved in the formation of red and white blood cells.
What are found deep in diaphysis of long bones and are fille with yellow marrow for adults?
medullary cavaities are found deep in the diphysis of long bones and are filled with yellow marrow in the adult
What is the cavity of long bones called?
i don't think that's possible unles you take out some1s bone and roll it in candy to rot it teeth and bones are both about the same except our spit keeps our teeth clean Actually, its called the Medullary (marrow) cavity.
Why do elderly people visit Florida?
They are free from shoveling snow and their aching bones are free from Olde Man Winter.
