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| Spongy Bone: Structure and Function? |
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Inner bone, a honeycomb of small needle-like or flat pieces called trabeculae. Function: In living bones
the trabeculae is filled with red and yellow marrow. The spongy part of the bone also helps the bone to resist stress. |
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| the bone end retain their normal position. |
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| The bone ends are out of normal alignment. |
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| if the bone is broken through. |
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| When the bone is only broken partially through. |
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| If the brake parallels the long axis |
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| If the fracture is perpendicular to the long axis. |
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| When the bones penetrate the skin. |
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| Fracture inside the skin. |
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| What glands increase or decrease the levels of calcium in the blood? |
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| Cells involved in bone remodeling are? |
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| Osteoblasts, osteoclasts (remodeling units) |
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