spongiosa /spon·gio·sa/ (spun″je-o´sah) spongy; sometimes used alone to mean the spongy substance of bone (substantia spongiosa ossium).
spongiosa (spun´jēō´s
),
spongiosa (spun´jēō´s
),n bone, cancellous.
spongiosa
spongy; sometimes used alone to mean the spongy substance of bone (substantia spongiosa ossium).
primary spongiosa
the mineralized cartilage in the developing metaphysis.
secondary spongiosa
second stage in the mineralization of bony trabeculae; comprises the enlarged, mineralized bony trabeculae of the primary spongiosa.
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|