What are the two types of bone tissue?

The two types of bone tissue, also known as osseous tissue, are spongy and compact. Compact bone is dense, smooth and defines the exterior shapes of bones. Spongy bone has an asymmetrical, honeycomb-like structure that lines the longer bones and fills the bulky areas of bones. read more

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Bone tissue is a mineralized tissue of two types, cortical bone and cancellous bone. Other types of tissue found in bones include bone marrow, endosteum, periosteum, nerves, blood vessels and cartilage. read more