GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

COMPACT BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which vertebrate has 100% hollow bone?
A
Mammals
B
Birds
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A bird’s main limb bones are hollow, with special struts inside to strengthen them. This makes them stronger than a mammal’s without being heavier. Other bones are more rigid than in a mammal’s skeleton.

Detailed explanation-2: -The advantages that this anatomy provides are that: 1. They harbour and protect marrow.

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