Spongy bone

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What is the structure of spongy bone tissue?

Spongy bone consists of thin columns of bone called trabeculae, with macroscopic spaces that contain bone marrow.

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What components are found in spongy bone tissue?

Spongy bone contains:

  • Trabeculae: Thin columns of lamellae.

  • Lacunae: Small spaces housing osteocytes.

  • Canaliculi: Tiny canals connecting osteocytes.

  • Lamellae: Circular plates of matrix within trabeculae.

  • Macroscopic spaces: Filled with bone marrow.

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What components are found in spongy bone?

Spongy bone contains trabeculae, lacunae for osteocytes, canaliculi for intercellular communication, and macroscopic spaces filled with bone marrow.

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