
Bone: microscopic appearance
The decalcified image on the right shows spongy bone in the developing bone of the skull. Here, the bony spicules alternate with loose connective tissue rather than red bone marrow. 200x, 200x

Spongy bone
The decalcified image on the right shows spongy bone in the developing bone of the skull. Here, the bony spicules alternate with loose connective tissue rather than red bone marrow. 200x, 200x

Red marrow
The decalcified image on the right shows spongy bone in the developing bone of the skull. Here, the bony spicules alternate with loose connective tissue rather than red bone marrow. 200x, 200x

Connective tissue
The decalcified image on the right shows spongy bone in the developing bone of the skull. Here, the bony spicules alternate with loose connective tissue rather than red bone marrow. 200x, 200x

Osteoblasts
The decalcified image on the right shows spongy bone in the developing bone of the skull. Here, the bony spicules alternate with loose connective tissue rather than red bone marrow. 200x, 200x

Osteocytes
The decalcified image on the right shows spongy bone in the developing bone of the skull. Here, the bony spicules alternate with loose connective tissue rather than red bone marrow. 200x, 200x