H happyana Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Aug 31, 2007 Messages 140 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Other Health Professions Student Jul 16, 2008 #1 Advertisement - Members don't see this ad It says the answer's D but isn't spongy bone denser than compact bone?
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad It says the answer's D but isn't spongy bone denser than compact bone?
F futuredent22 Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined May 27, 2008 Messages 147 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Pre-Dental Jul 16, 2008 #2 no spongy bone is lighter and less dense than compact Upvote 0 Downvote
klutzy1987 StudyingSucks Letsgo Mets 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Jan 28, 2008 Messages 2,134 Reaction score 3 Points 4,591 Location New York Dental Student Jul 16, 2008 #3 No hence the name spongy. Like a sponge, full of air and very light. Upvote 0 Downvote
H happyana Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Aug 31, 2007 Messages 140 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Other Health Professions Student Jul 16, 2008 #4 got it, thanks! Upvote 0 Downvote
T topdent1 Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Aug 6, 2007 Messages 553 Reaction score 5 Points 4,551 Pre-Dental Jul 16, 2008 #5 compact bone also contains the haversian (i think i spelled that right) canals which add to the density of it. Upvote 0 Downvote
compact bone also contains the haversian (i think i spelled that right) canals which add to the density of it.