What are the two types of bone structure that are found in a bone?  Describe them and their behaviour under load.

How are compact and spongy bone tissues different in microscopic appearance, location, and function?

Bone tissues are made from hard mineralized matrix with many reticular fibers.True or False?

What material properties for bone load bearing are important and how do they relate to tissue characteristics?

Explain the importance of Compact bone ?

describe two mechanisms of bone formation; and

List 5 types of bone and an example of each type

explain the tissue composition of bone – make sure to compare spongy vs. compact bone, indicate where blood vessels and marrow cavity are found, and what cells and matrix are found inside the bone. For each structure or component give its function.

Explain how illness or malnutrition can affect bone growth.How do vitamins D and C affect bone growth?

Because of the constant exchange of blood calcium and bone calcium, the concentration of calcium ions in the blood and tissue is very steady. Describe the process of calcium mobilization in bone tissue.