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Spongy inner layer called cancellous bone. Spongy bone is lighter and less dense than compact bone

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What is the lightweight inner layer of a bone called?

Trabecular bone.


What is hard strong layer of the bone called?

Periosteum is the hard strong layer of bone


What is the second layer of bone?

The second layer of bone is called the compact bone. It is dense and hard, providing strength and protection for the inner layers of bone tissue. Compact bone is made up of osteons, which are closely packed units that form the bone's structure.


What is location of the bone?

Compact bone is the outer region of all the bones in your body.There are two basic parts of each of your bones:There is an outer hard layer of bone called either compact bone or cortical bone. this layer is much more dense.There is an inner layer of bone called either cancellous bone or trabecular bone. This is a softer bone and contains bone marrow and much more blood vessels than the cortical (compact) bone.


Is a bone marrow is the outermost layer of the bone?

No, bone marrow is not the outermost layer of the bone. The outermost layer of the bone is called the periosteum, which is a dense layer of connective tissue that provides support and protection for the bone. Bone marrow is found in the inner cavity of bones and is responsible for producing blood cells.


Bones are covered and lined by a protective tissue called periosteum The inner osteogenic layer consists primarily of?

The inner osteogenic layer primarily consists of osteoblasts, which are responsible for bone formation, as well as osteoprogenitor cells that can differentiate into osteoblasts. This layer is important for bone growth, repair, and remodeling.


What is the inner most part of the bone called?

bone marrow


What is the name of the hard outer portion of most bones and the inner honeycomb portion?

the outer portionof most bones is a layer of hard compactbone called the "Cortex".


What is the smallest bone of the human body?

stepis in inner ear


What are the three layers of living bone?

1. Periosteum (outside layer) 2. Medullary cavity (middle layer) 3. Endosteum (inner layer)


What is the smallest human bone and where is it found?

The smallest human bone is the stapes (aka stirrup) which is one of the three auditory ossicles of the middle ear.


What is the smallest bone in your body called?

The smallest bone in the body is in your ear and is called the stirrup bone (stapes).