GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

DEVELOPING BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The location of yellow marrow is in the
A
epiphysis
B
diaphysis
C
spongy bones
D
medullary cavity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This type of bone marrow can be found in the medullary cavity in the shaft of long bones and is often surrounded by a layer of red bone marrow. Yellow bone marrow contains mesenchymal stem cells (marrow stromal cells), which produce cartilage, fat and bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -At birth, all bones of the human skeleton carry out erythropoesis, but many bones stop this function as the newborn ages. It is important to note that yellow bone marrow is found in the medullary cavity within the diaphyses of long bones and assists in fat storage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Where is yellow bone marrow found? Yellow bone marrow is located in the hollow cavity of long bones. It is typically found at the center surrounded by red bone marrow.

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