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Compact bone is dense and does not contain many spaces (unlike spongy bone). It has a concentric-ring structure. Compact bone consists of osteons which contains blood vessels and Volkmann's canals (which also hold blood vessels and nerves but run perpendicular to the osteons).

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What part of the bone is hard and dense?

compact bone. yah buddy!


Does spongy bone or compact bone provide most of the strength to the bone?

Compact bone.


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 type of bone makes up the shaft of a long bone?

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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.


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?

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What is the weight of the compact bone?

The weight of compact bone can vary depending on factors such as age, gender, and individual differences. On average, compact bone tissue comprises about 80% of the weight of the human skeleton. The weight of a compact bone can range from a few grams to several kilograms.


What does the compact bone contribute to the bone?

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Parts of the bone?

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What kind of bone that makes a bone hard?

Compact bone.


What is the strong hard layer under periosteum?

The strong hard layer beneath the periosteum is called the compact bone. It is dense and provides strength and support to the bone structure.