One of two types of bone tissue, characterized by the presence of spaces filled with red marrow between thin bone spicules called trabeculae.
The inner layer of bone; found at the ends of long bones and is less dense than compact bone. Some spongy bone contains red marrow.
A lattice-like structure of bony tissue that makes up the inner portion of bone.
Layer inside a bone that looks like a sponge. It is light and airy bone that is located below compact bone.
Bone composed of meshwork of small, bony plates filled with red marrow.
Cancellous bone; trabecular bone