Classification of Bones Flashcards by Jemimah Jenn

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what are the 2 types of bone?

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compact bone
trabecular bone (cancellous or spongy bone)

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Compact bone is dense and strong, whereas cancellous bone has many open spaces, giving it a spongy appearance.

It is in these spaces that bone marrow can be found

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