The large space in the middle of bones, known as the medullary cavity, serves several important functions. It contains bone marrow, which is crucial for producing blood cells and storing fat. This cavity also makes bones lighter while maintaining their strength, allowing for easier movement and reducing the overall weight of the skeleton. Additionally, the structure of the cavity helps to provide space for the growth and development of the bone itself.
bone marrow
they can't act as air barriers because they have large air space between them
Because blood is produed in your bone marrow (middle of bone)
in what part of the body are the bones large
in what part of the body are the bones large
The Incus, Malleus and Stapes are the bones of the middle ear. They are the smallest bones in the human body. The three bones are connected by hinges and are levers that carry the vibrations collected from the ear drum to the middle ear
Large veins lie next to bones mostly for protection. Large veins lie next to bones mostly for protection.
Bones are light because they are hollow in the middle.
The middle ear contains three tiny bones known as theossicles:malleus,incus, andstapes
The middle ear contains three tiny bones known as theossicles:malleus,incus, andstapes
The bones located in the middle of a human foot, or between the ankle and the toes, are called the metatarsals. The bones in the ankle are called the tarsals and the toes are called phalanges. ____ The tarsal bones have names: talus calcaneous navicular cuboid medial, middle and lateral cuneiforms
bone marrow