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Microscopic Anatomy of Bone

Woven bone

Woven bone

Woven bone is characterized by the irregular organization of collagen fibers and is mechanically weak.

This is a photo of woven bone seen through a microscope. Woven bone is characterized by the irregular organization of collagen fibers seen in this picture, and it is mechanically weak.

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