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Compact bone is the outer most part of the bone. It's dense, strong and made up of many layers. But bones are not solid all the way through- yellow marrow is found within the hallowed out walls of compact bone.
Spongy bone is only found on the ends of bones. Spongy bone isn't really spongy; really it's hard but it has lots of holes- which gives it the appearance of a sponge. Spongy bone is where red marrow is kept. Spongy bone is where blood is made!
Fun Fact: the ribs are made completely of spongy bone.
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Do all compact bones contain spongy and compact bone tissue?
Yes, all compact bones contain both spongy and compact bone tissue. The outer layer of compact bone provides strength and protection, while the inner spongy bone contains bone marrow and provides flexibility.
What are the two types of bone?
The two types of bone are compact bone and spongy bone. Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, providing strength and protection. Spongy bone is less dense and found inside bones, providing structural support and flexibility.
How are compact and spongy bone different in blood supply?
Compact bone has a greater blood supply compared to spongy bone. Compact bone contains Haversian systems or osteons, which are densely packed with blood vessels, whereas spongy bone has a more porous structure with fewer blood vessels. This difference in blood supply helps compact bone to support higher mechanical loads and resist fractures more effectively than spongy bone.
Is the diaphysis of a long bone composed of a spongy bone?
No, the diaphysis of a long bone is primarily composed of compact bone, not spongy bone. The compact bone surrounding the central medullary cavity provides strength and support to the bone, while spongy bone is typically found at the ends of long bones.
Compact bone has perforating and central canals why isn't a canal system necessary in spongy bones?
Spongy bone is less dense and more porous than compact bone, allowing for nutrient exchange through diffusion. The trabeculae in spongy bone are arranged to support stress, eliminating the need for a canal system like in compact bone, which is more solid and requires specialized channels for nutrient delivery and waste removal.
Is compact bone replaced faster then spongy bone?
No, spongy bone regenerates faster.
Is the compact bone spongy?
Actually the compact bone isn't spongy at all, the compact bone is a tough layer making the bone neither too rigid or too brittle. So the compact bone is not spongy. Spongy bone, like its name is spongy.
What does spongy bone lack that compact bone has?
Spongy bone has holes in it that make it strong, but compact bone doesn't have any holes in it.
Do flat bones consist of compact bone sandwiched between spongy bone?
The compact bone surrounds the spongy bone and provides structure for the body.
Does spongy bone or compact bone provide most of the strength to the bone?
Compact bone.
What are the locations of spongy bone and compact bone kept?
The compact bone is the outer part of the bone, and on the inside is the spongy bone. The spongy bone has small spaces which are filled with red bone marrow and some fat.
Can you see spongy and compact bone with naked eye?
When examining a bone outside the body, compact and spongy bone are visible to the naked eye.
Do all compact bones contain spongy and compact bone tissue?
Yes, all compact bones contain both spongy and compact bone tissue. The outer layer of compact bone provides strength and protection, while the inner spongy bone contains bone marrow and provides flexibility.
Are bones lightweight because of spongy or compact bone?
Spongy
Parts of the bone?
compact bone,spongy bone,bonemarrow
Does Spongy or compact bone tissue weigh less?
The spongy bone tissue weighs less.
What are the two types of bone?
The two types of bone are compact bone and spongy bone. Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, providing strength and protection. Spongy bone is less dense and found inside bones, providing structural support and flexibility.
