This is a stained cross section of spongy bone from a human fetus. The spongy bone is blue (1). You can also see the connective tissue between the bones in light blue and gold (2). The outer layers of ...

Bone is a rigid body tissue that makes up the skeletal system ... Two types of bones: compact and spongy (also known as cancellous). Three types of cartilages: hyaline, fibrocartilage and elastic ...

Despite their solid appearance, bones contain a spongy inner layer that ... They contain two types of tissue that help to ensure strength: Compact bone: Also called "cortical bone," compact ...