In what ways is the structural makeup of compact and spongy bone well suited to their respective functions?
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Its structural makeup consists of tightly packed osteons, which are cylindrical structures containing concentric layers of lamellae surrounding a central canal. This arrangement allows compact bone to withstand compressive forces and resist bending and twisting, Show more…
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