Science and Health 4

Prepared by:

Lovelyn M. Mataac

What Makes Up a Bone?

Compact bone is the hard outer layer made of calcium and phosphorous.

The Spongy bone is soft inner layer consisting of the bone marrow.

The yellow bone marrow stores fats.

The red bone marrow produces blood cells.

Blood vessel of a Human Thigh Bone

Blood vessels deliver oxygen and minerals to the cells of the bone to keep them healthy.

Periosteum covers the bone.

Leviticus 19:28 - Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I [am] the LORD

Name the parts of the bone.

Answer

a. periosteumb. blood vesselsc. yellow bone marrowd. spongy bonee. compact bone