Bone: classification
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
Compact bone
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
Spongy bone
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
Lining (endosteal) cells >
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
Osteoblasts
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
- Osteoid
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
Osteocytes
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
Osteoclast
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
Loose connective tissue
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x
Blood vessels
Compact and spongy bone differ in their appearance. The ratio of bone:non-bone tissue determines which type of bone is present. In compact bone, bone is the predominate tissue; in spongy bone there is at least as much non-bone tissue as there is bony tissue. 400x, 400x