The 2010 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and though some big deals have already been swung, rumors of several other deals remain as deadline enthusiasm nears a fever pitch. Here, SB Nation's Jeff Sullivan answers some trade deadline FAQ to get the less familiar reader up to speed on just what's going on.
After spongy bone is formed in the diaphysis, osteoclasts break down the newly formed bone to open up the medullary cavity. The cartilage in the epiphyses continues to grow so the developing bone increases in length. Later, usually after birth, secondary ossification centers form in the epiphyses.
Compact bones are also known as cortical bones. Spongy bones are also known as cancellous bones. Compact and spongy bones are the two main types of osseous tissues. Compact bones are made up of osteons. Osteons are also called Haversian systems. These osteons make the structure of compact bones.pongy bones are also known as cancellous bones. Compact and spongy bones are the two main types of osseous tissues. Compact bones are made up of osteons. Osteons are also called Haversian systems. These osteons make the structure of compact bones.