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What are the bone layers jobs?

There are 4 layers of a bone the periosteum , compact bone , spongy bone or cancellus , and bone marrow.


What does the bone have in it?

articular cartage ephiphyseal line spongy bone medullaty cavity nutrient foramen endosteum periosteum


What are three layers within the femur?

the three layers are.... compact bone spongy bone bone marrow


What are 4 layers of bones?

The four main layers of bones are the periosteum (outer layer), compact bone (dense and hard layer), spongy bone (porous inner layer), and bone marrow (innermost layer responsible for blood cell production).


Is the type of bone tissue that gives a bone its strength?

Spongy Bone


Name the four basic parts of a bone and identify the function of each?

The four basic parts of a bone are the spongy bone, Compact bone, Marrow, and the periosteum. The periosteum contains blood vessels that supply nutrients to the bone and the nerves. the compact bone provides support and is made up of living bone cells, minerals, protein fibers, blood vessels, and nerves. The spongy bone is a connective tissue that make bones both light and strong. The bone marrow which can be yellow or red and is made mostly of fat that store energy, and is located in the middle of long bones.


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

Compact bone.


What is the structure of a skeleton?

Axial, skull, backbone, bony thorax, appendicular skeleton, upper appendages, periosteum, compact bone, spongy bone.


What kind of tissue covers spongy bone?

Spongy bone is covered by a layer of compact bone, which provides strength and protection. Additionally, the outer surface of the bone is typically lined by periosteum, a dense layer of connective tissue that contains blood vessels, nerves, and cells involved in bone growth and repair. This combination of tissues supports the overall structure and function of bones within the skeletal system.


What is the strong hard layer under periosteum?

The strong hard layer beneath the periosteum is called the compact bone. It is dense and provides strength and support to the bone structure.


The outer covering of a bone is called?

The skin of the bone is called the periosteum


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.