TissueDB/Tissues/Bone Marrow
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Bone Marrow is a soft tissue found within bone cavities that produces blood cells and immune components.
Materials
| Material | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand + Vegetable Oil | Orthoplastic Reconstruction Simulator | Mixed and packed tightly inside each plastic-pipe bone segment to simulate medullary contents during external fixator placement training. |
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At a Glance
Overview
[edit source]Synonyms
[edit source]- Medical terms: Medulla ossium
- Common names: Marrow
- Forms: Red marrow (medulla ossium rubra), Yellow marrow (medulla ossium flava)
- Regional names: Médula ósea (ES), Moelle osseuse (FR), Medula óssea (PT), Knochenmark (DE)