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1
Q

what is the cavity of the bone?

A

medullary cavity

2
Q

where is the medullary cavity?

A

w/in the diaphysis

3
Q

what fills these cavities?

A

marrow

4
Q

what are the 2 types of marrow?

A
  1. yellow

2. red

5
Q

what is yellow marrow mostly of?

A

fat

6
Q

what does red marrow form?

A

blood-forming cells

7
Q

which marrow increases with age?

A

yellow marrow

8
Q

which marrow do we have when we are young?

A

red marrow