H happyana Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member 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 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 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 Jul 16, 2008 #4 got it, thanks! Upvote 0 Downvote
T topdent1 Full Member 10+ Year Member 15+ Year Member 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.