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Which of the following statements about spongy (cancellous) bone is correct?

1. It is also referred to as cancellous bone.
2. It is also called trabecular bone.
3. It is richly supplied with blood vessels and houses red bone marrow.
4. All of the above statements are correct.

Correct answer: All of the above statements are correct.

Solution

Spongy bone is also called cancellous bone or trabecular bone. It is richly vascular and contains spaces that house red bone marrow. Hence, all the statements are correct.

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