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What are the names for cortical bone?
The two names for cortical bone are compact bone and dense bone. Cortical bone is the dense outer layer of bone that provides strength and protection to the skeleton.
What is the function of the cortical artery?
the function of the cortical artery is the kidenys
What type of bone tissue makes up the dense hard outer layer of bone?
Cortical bone tissue makes up the dense hard outer layer of bone. It is also known as compact bone and provides structure and protection to the inner spongy bone tissue.
What supports the cortical plate in the human mouth?
The cortical plate in the human mouth is a flat structure or layer of a thin dental bone. It is supported by the alveolar bone.
Hardest part of the bone?
Compact or cortical bone is hte hard, strong layer of bone.
Does Cortical bone has a faster turnover rate than trabecular bone?
No. Tubercular bone has a higher turnover rate than cortical bone. Therefore the bones most likely to be affected in osteoporosis are those with high trabecular bone content eg femoral, vertebrae, wrist.
Is a type of bone tissue that is rigid and dense?
Compact and cortical bone tissues are rigid and dense.
Function of compact bone?
The compact bone, or commonly known as cortical bone, facilitates bone's main functions: to support the body, protect organs, provide levers for movement, and store and release chemical elements, mainly calcium
Where would you find cortical bone in the body?
Cortical bone, also known as compact bone, is primarily found in the outer layer of long bones such as the femur, tibia, and humerus. It provides structural support and protection, functioning to withstand mechanical stress. Additionally, cortical bone can be found in the outer regions of flat bones, like the skull, and in the vertebrae. Its dense structure contrasts with the inner trabecular bone, which is more spongy and helps with bone metabolism and blood cell production.
What bone is rigid and dense?
Cortical Bone
Which part of the bone will lead to the greatest loss of strength?
The cortical bone, located on the outer surface of bones, is responsible for providing structural support and strength. Therefore, a loss of cortical bone density will lead to the greatest loss of strength in bones.
Which unit of measurement is the most appropriate to measure the thickness of the cortical bone?
millimeters
