Question

question 17 (2 points) which of the following accurately describes the make - up of our largest skeletal bones? a mixture of fibrous and spongy bone throughout hyaline bone matrix throughout, with a fibrous outer covering compact bone in its side walls, spongy bone at its ends compact bone matrix at the ends of the bone, and elastic bone matrix in the shaft spongy bone in its side walls, hyaline bone at its ends

Explanation:

Large skeletal bones, like long - bones, have compact bone in their side walls (diaphysis) which provides strength and support. The ends (epiphyses) are made of spongy bone which is lighter and contains red marrow for blood cell production.

Answer:

C. compact bone in its side walls, spongy bone at its ends