bob000555 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 This is probably a stupid question but… How exactly do oxygen and nutrients reach the bone marrow? I asked in the forum and someone gave me this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Illu_compact_spongy_bone.jpg But that still leaves the fact that some part of the circulatory system; some vain and artery, would have to go through the bone and supply blood to the marrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 This is probably a stupid question but… How exactly do oxygen and nutrients reach the bone marrow? I asked in the forum and someone gave me this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Illu_compact_spongy_bone.jpg But that still leaves the fact that some part of the circulatory system; some vain and artery, would have to go through the bone and supply blood to the marrow. They do. If you look at long bones (e.g. humorus, femur, etc.), towards the ends, you can see the holes where perforating vessels pass from the periosteum into the bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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