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It makes the bones rocklike so that they can support the body and take care of organs. It makes up the compact outside of skeletal bones. Hope this helped!(:
Functions are to support the whole body, protect organs, provide levers for movement, and store and release chemical elements, mainly calcium

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What is the function of a compact bone?

up and down


How does the structure of compact bone follow its function?

The compact bone is also known as the strong bone due to its makeup. Compact bone is very dense with a high mass, making it better suited to carry weight and stay safe from damage.


What has the author R Bruce Martin written?

R. Bruce Martin has written: 'Structure, function, and adaptation of compact bone' -- subject(s): Physiology, Compact bone, Bone and Bones


In which direction is compact bone most susceptible to force?

Compact bones can withstand huge amounts of vertical force. When compact is exposed to horizontal force it can break easily. Compact bone however is very intriguing and resilient in its function.


Function of compact bone?

The compact bone, or commonly known as cortical bone, facilitates bone's main functions: to support the body, protect organs, provide levers for movement, and store and release chemical elements, mainly calcium


What part of the bone is hard and dense?

compact bone. yah buddy!


Does spongy bone or compact bone provide most of the strength to the bone?

Compact bone.


Is compact bone located in the diaphysis or the epiphyses?

Compact bone is dense and solid in appearance and cancellous bone is characterized by open space partially filled with needle-like structures. Compact bone is found in the main shaft of long bones called the diaphysis. Its' function is to provide strong support without cumbersome weight.


What type of bone makes up the shaft of a long bone?

bone marrow is in the center of the bone shaft


What are the functions of the two type of bone tissue?

Two types of bone tissue are compact bone and spongy bone. Compact bone functions as the basic supporting tissue of the body. Spongy bone's function , meanwhile, is to make up most of the short, flat, and irregular bones in your body. It also makes up the ends of long bones.


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.


Do flat bones consist of compact bone sandwiched between spongy bone?

The compact bone surrounds the spongy bone and provides structure for the body.

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