Spongy bones contain what is called cancellous tissue, which is bone with a spongy or honeycomb appearance. This is where new blood cells are made.
This cancellous bone framework is called the erythropoietic framework because it makes new blood cells.
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Trabeculae. Trabeculae are the thin plates of bone that form a lattice-like structure within spongy bone tissue. They provide structural support and help to distribute forces across the bone.
Spongy bone is not filled with cartilage. Spongy bone is composed of trabeculae, which are interconnected plates and rods. Cartilage is a different type of connective tissue that can be found in joints and in the growth plates of bones.
Spongy bone, also known as cancellous or trabecular bone, is a type of bone tissue that has a lattice-like structure with bony bars and plates separated by irregular spaces. It is found at the ends of long bones and within flat bones, providing structural support while remaining lightweight.
E. Trabeculae Well, Trabeculae translates to tiny beam or rod whereas trabeculae means tiny plates... and if it is for spongy bone, then that would be A. interstitial lamellae
The inner layer of a human bone is called the trabecular or cancellous bone. It is spongy in nature and contains bone marrow, where blood cells are produced.
The inner part of a bone that looks like a sponge is called trabecular or cancellous bone. It is composed of a network of bony spicules or plates that create a spongy, lattice-like structure, providing support and strength to the bone tissue.