Questions and Answers
What are the two types of bone tissue?
compact bone and cancellous bone
What is compact bone?
dense and solid
What is cancellous bone also called?
spongy bone
What characterizes cancellous (spongy) bone?
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Study Notes
Types of Bone Tissue
- There are two primary types of bone tissue: compact bone and cancellous bone.
Compact Bone
- Compact bone is characterized as dense and solid.
- It is often referred to as the "hard type" of bone tissue, providing strength and structural support.
Cancellous Bone
- Cancellous bone is also known as spongy bone.
- This type features an open structure with spaces and holes, making it less dense than compact bone.
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Explore the two main types of bone tissue with these informative flashcards. Understand the characteristics of compact bone and cancellous (spongy) bone through concise definitions and easy-to-remember terms. Perfect for students studying anatomy or related fields.
