BONE
STRUCTURES
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Question
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Cavity in the diaphysis that contain red or yellow marrow.
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Medullary Cavity
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Marrow cavity
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Nerve cavity
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The medullary cavity (medulla, innermost part) is the central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow (adipose tissue) is stored; hence, the medullary cavity is also known as the marrow cavity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The medullary cavity is the hollow part of bone that contains bone marrow. The bone marrow makes blood cells and stores fat.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red bone marrow contains blood stem cells that can become red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Yellow bone marrow is made mostly of fat and contains stem cells that can become cartilage, fat, or bone cells.
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