Meaning Cortical bone
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Cortical boneDense bone that is responsible for skeletal homeostasis
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Cortical boneThe dense bone that forms the outer surface of bone.
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Cortical boneHard, tightly-packed tissue that forms the outer shell of bones. Also called compact bone.
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Cortical boneCortical bone is the dense outer surface of bone that forms a protective layer around the internal cavity. This type of bone also known as compact bone makes up nearly 80% of skeletal mass and is impe [..]
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Cortical bonealso known as compact bone, the type of bone that forms the outer surface of all bones. The small bones of the wrists, hands, and feet are entirely cortical bone.
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Cortical boneDense, hard bone with microscopic spaces. It is typically found in the long bones (i.e. femur, tibia) and in the outer region of the vertebrae.
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