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Introduction to Bone
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Microscopic Anatomy of Bone

Femur head showing trabecular bone

Femur head showing trabecular bone

A cross-section of the head of the femur showing lamellar bone on the borders and trabecular bone in the center.

This is a closeup, cross-section photo of the head of a femur. The head of the femur shows lamellar bone on its borders and trabecular bone in its center.

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    "Caput femoris cortex medulla."
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