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Which type of bone is mostly spongy bone?
Which type of bone is mostly spongy bone?
- Short bone (correct)
- Long bone
- Flat bone
- Irregular bone
What is the function of cancellous bone?
What is the function of cancellous bone?
- To be strong and resistant to crushing
- To provide conduits for nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatics
- To provide strength while decreasing weight
- To receive nutrients by diffusion (correct)
What is the main difference between cancellous and compact bone?
What is the main difference between cancellous and compact bone?
- Cancellous bone receives nutrients by diffusion, while compact bone provides strength while decreasing weight
- Cancellous bone is strong and resistant to crushing, while compact bone provides conduits for nerves and blood vessels
- Cancellous bone is mostly spongy, while compact bone is mostly flat
- Cancellous bone has a lattice work structure, while compact bone is dense (correct)
Which bone type is not recognized by all anatomists?
Which bone type is not recognized by all anatomists?
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What is the function of the periosteum?
What is the function of the periosteum?
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Where is the medullary cavity located?
Where is the medullary cavity located?
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What is the function of the articular cartilage?
What is the function of the articular cartilage?
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What is the main function of compact bone?
What is the main function of compact bone?
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What is the function of the epiphyseal disc/line?
What is the function of the epiphyseal disc/line?
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Which bone type is mostly flat and usually curved?
Which bone type is mostly flat and usually curved?
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