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Bone Properties
Question | Answer |
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Bones consist mainly of _______ _______, _______ _______, _______, and _______ | calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, collagen, water |
About 60% to 70% of bone weight is made up of _______ _______ and _______ _______. | calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate |
_______ makes up about 25% to 30% if bone weight. | Water |
_______ is lost with age thus reducing the flexibility and strength of bone. | Collagen |
Cancellous bone is found underneath cortical bone. (True or False) | True |
Cancellous bone is harder and more compact than cortical bone. (True or False) | False |
Cortical bone is spongy and more porous than cancellous bone. (True or False) | False |
Cortical bone can withstand greater strain but less stress than cancellous bone. (True or False) | False |
_______ Law states that bone will adapt to the loads it is placed under. | Wolff's |