Macrophotograph of a cross-section through normal cancellous (spongy) bone from a human vertebra. Bone tissue can be either compact or cancellous; both forms are usually present in any particular bone of the body. Cancellous bone,usually found in the interior of bone,is characterised by tissue arranged as an open honeycomb. This honey- comb consists of a network of trabeculae (bars) and spicules separated by large spaces. The spaces within cancellous bone contain bone marrow,a blood forming substance. Spongy bone often appears fragile but does have a supportive and strengthen- ing role. Magnification: x3 at 6x7cm size | |
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Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Michler, Astrid & Hans-Frieder |
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