Types of Bone Tissue

Question 1

Compact Bones

Answer 1

• Also known as cortical bone
• Solid sheath of lamellar bone
• Smooth; rough areas for muscle attachment
• Strong, resists compression and tolerates deformation
• Can be broken by excessive bending

Question 2

Cancellous Bone (Home of Bone Marrow)

Answer 2

• Also known as spongy or trabecular bone
• 3D lattice filled with one marrow
• Crushed by compression
  
  • surrounded by compact bone