Card 7 / 17: In what ways is the structural makeup of compact and spongy bone well suited to their respective functions?
Answer:
The densely packed concentric rings of matrix in compact bone are ideal for resisting compressive forces, which is the function of compact bone. The open spaces of the trabeculated network of spongy bone allow spongy bone to support shifts in weight distribution, which is the function of spongy bone.
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