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Dec 23, 2012 · It identifies the main functions of bones as support, protection, movement, storage of minerals/fats, and blood cell formation. Bones are classified based on location in the body, shape, and internal structure as either compact or spongy bone.
Dec 23, 2018 · Compact Bone : Cortical bone, also known as compact bone, forms the hard outer shell of all bones. It is the strongest and densest form of bone in the body. - Strong dense (80% of the skeleton) - Best developed in the cortex of long bones - The functional unit is Osteon (Haversian System) which contains osteoblasts and arteriole supplying the ...
Nov 5, 2017 · Compact bone, also called cortical bone, is the hard, stiff, smooth, thin, white bone tissue that surrounds all bones in the human body. It is also called osseous tissue or cortical bone and it provides structure and support for an organism as part of its skeleton, in addition to being a location for the storage of minerals like calcium.
This engaging, interactive PowerPoint covers the structure and function of both spongy bone and compact bone. Included are images of both as well as labeled illustrations. Perfect for Anatomy and Anatomy and Physiology courses.
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Jun 7, 2012 · The document discusses the anatomy and physiology of bone. It covers the functions, classification, microscopic structure, development, growth and common disorders of bone.
Apr 27, 2017 · Compact bone, also known as cortical bone, is a denser material used to create much of the hard structure of the skeleton. As seen in the image below, compact bone forms the cortex, or hard outer shell of most bones in the body. The remainder of the bone is formed by cancellous or spongy bone.
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3 days ago · Compact bone, dense bone in which the bony matrix is solidly filled with organic ground substance and inorganic salts, leaving only tiny spaces that contain the osteocytes, or bone cells. Compact bones make up 80 percent of the human skeleton; the remainder is spongelike cancellous bone.
