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The compact bone that is created over the surface of spongy bone is known as cortical bone. Cortical bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bone, providing strength and structural support. It surrounds the spongy bone, which is lighter and contains bone marrow, contributing to the overall stability and functionality of the skeletal system.
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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.
How does compact bone differ from spongy bone?
Although compact bone looks hard and solid, a microscope reveals that it is riddled with passageways that serve as conduits for nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels. Spongy bone looks like a poorly organized tissue. Spongy bone looks like Swiss cheese with the many holes presented.
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.
What are the locations of spongy bone and compact bone kept?
The compact bone is the outer part of the bone, and on the inside is the spongy bone. The spongy bone has small spaces which are filled with red bone marrow and some fat.
Is compact bone replaced faster then spongy bone?
No, spongy bone regenerates faster.
Does spongy bone or compact bone provide most of the strength to the bone?
Compact bone.
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.
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.
Are bones lightweight because of spongy or compact bone?
Spongy
Parts of the bone?
compact bone,spongy bone,bonemarrow
Does Spongy or compact bone tissue weigh less?
The spongy bone tissue weighs less.
