Bones Flashcards
1
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Cortical Bones
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Compact bone which makes up the bones hard outer shell
2
Q
Compact bone which makes up the bones hard outer shell
A
Cortical Bones
3
Q
Spongy Bone
A
Trabecular bone has lower density allowing flexibility. This can be found in the head of bones where it helps dampen forces conveyed across joints. It also has a high surface area to volume ratio for red blood cell production
4
Q
Trabecular bone has lower density allowing flexibility. This can be found in the head of bones where it helps dampen forces conveyed across joints. It also has a high surface area to volume ratio for red blood cell production
A
Spongy bone