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Which of the following explanations best describes how the medullary cavity of a long bone forms?
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osteoclasts break down newly formed spongy bone trabeculae leaving behind an opening
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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.
Medullary cavity function?
The medullary cavity contains yellow bone marrow.
What is another name for the medullary cavity of the bone?
medulla
Do osteoblasts from the medullary cavity migrate to the fracture site?
The Periosteum
Eroding activity of this cell remodels and expand the medullary cavity?
osteoclast
What membrane lines lines the medullary cavity?
The endosteum lines the medullary cavity.
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.
Does bone have a medullary cavity?
true
What is the medullary cavity lined with?
Endosteum
What name is given to the cavity that runs through the diaphysis?
Medullary cavity
What Cells that holow out the medullary cavity?
diaphysis
What structure lines the medullary cavity?
endosteum
Is fat stored in the medullary cavity?
yes
Does human clavicle contains medullary cavity?
No
What does the medullary cavity do in the bone?
the medullary cavity in the bone is located in the middle of a long bone and yellow marrow is located here (only seen in adults).
Medullary cavity function?
The medullary cavity contains yellow bone marrow.
What is another word for a bone cavity?
Medullary Cavity or bone cavity is also a word called fossa.
