This cross section of a long bone shows cortical bone to the right and bone marrow to the left. The white circles in the marrow are fat cells. In this preparation calcium has been removed during tissue processing.
Bar = 250 Microns
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Slide 6 Decalcified Bone Matrix This cross section of a long bone shows cortical bone to the right and bone marrow to the left. The white circles in the marrow are fat cells. In this preparation calcium has been removed during tissue processing. Bar = 250 Microns |
| Key: Marrow cells (M); Haversian systems (blue arrows); Cortical bone (CB); Osteoblasts (green arrow) |
