GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

DEVELOPING BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The medullary cavity and spongy bones are formed
A
while in embryo
B
in young persons’ skeletal bones
C
in adult bones
D
in old age
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Bone marrow is found in the medullary cavity of long bones. Both yellow and red bone marrow can be found there. Because bone marrow if found in the medullary cavity it can also be called the marrow cavity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bone development continues throughout adulthood. Even after adult stature is attained, bone development continues for repair of fractures and for remodeling to meet changing lifestyles.

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