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Compact bone is primarily located on the outer layer of bones, providing strength and support, while spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone, is found within the interior of bones, particularly at the ends of long bones and in the vertebrae. The spongy bone has a porous structure that houses bone marrow and helps reduce the overall weight of the skeleton. Together, these two types of bone tissue work in concert to support the body's framework and facilitate movement.
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Compare compact and spongy bone in macroscopic appearance structure and relative location?
Compact Bone in macroscopic appearance looks solid and dense. Spongy bone in macroscopic appearance looks poorly organized. compact bone in microscopic structure is riddled with passage ways that serve as conduits for nerves, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. Spongy bone is microscopic structure; the trabaculae in spongy bone align precisely along lines of stress and help the bone resist stress as much as possible. Location of compact bone in the outer layer of short, flat and irregular bones and also in the diaphysis of long bones. Spongy bone location; in the inside of short, flat and irregular bones and also in the epihyses 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.
Are bones lightweight because of spongy or compact bone?
Spongy
Which bone type has the least amount of spongy bone relative to its total volume?
Long bones have the least amount of spongy bone relative to their total volume. Long bones, such as the femur or humerus, have a dense outer layer of compact bone with minimal spongy bone located at the ends.
Is the spongy or the compact stronger?
pongy
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.
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.
Is compact bone replaced faster then spongy bone?
No, spongy bone regenerates faster.
What is the histology of compact and spongy bones?
lumellar
What is between the two bones?
spongy and compact
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.
