Some marrow is rich in red blood cell production while another area will be higher in nutrient, and thanks to information provided by Prof. Ken Saladin, we know that the skull bones are filled with red bone marrow, which is hematopoietic tissue, not yellow bone marrow, which is adipose. read more
A bone marrow biopsy can take about 60 minutes. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue inside your bones. It’s home to blood vessels and stem cells that help produce: red and white blood cells; platelets; fat; cartilage; bone; There are two types of marrow: red and yellow. Red marrow is mainly found in your flat bones such as your hip and vertebrae. read more
Take away Points. The bone marrow makes nearly all of our cellular blood components. It makes up about 4% of our total body weight. When it is not functioning, we cannot make red cells, white cells or platelets. When healthy, it is responsive and flexible to the changing demands from the rest of the body. read more