The Fascinating Design of Spongy Bone in Your Skeleton

The video explores the internal structure of bones, focusing on spongy bone. It explains how the tiny beams within spongy bone are arranged in specific patterns to withstand forces from activities like jumping and running. The video concludes with a teaser for an anatomy quiz about the contents of spongy bone.

Whose skeleton is used as an example to explain the concept of spongy bone?

• Michael the Skeleton

• Sarah the Skeleton

• Jeffrey the Skeleton

• David the Skeleton

What is the appearance of the beams inside the spongy bone?

• They look like a honeycomb

• They appear as a smooth surface

• They resemble a sponge

• They look like a solid block

What is the purpose of the specific patterns in spongy bone?

• To store calcium

• To produce red blood cells

• To support blood flow

• To resist forces like pushing and pulling

Which activities are mentioned as examples of forces acting on bones?

• Swimming and cycling

• Jumping and running

• Sleeping and resting

• Sitting and standing

What type of bone is found inside Jeffrey's skeleton?

• Fibrous bone

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Cortical bone