Findings

In this cross-section of decalcified bone, compact bone is seen surrounding spongy (cancellous) bone that consists of bone trabeculae and marrow.

Comment

Note the sieve-like arrangement of bone trabeculae and blood vessels scattered throughout the marrow.

Preparation

Paraffin section, hematoxylin and eosin

View

Low-power light microscopy

Specimen

Decalcified bone

Image Credit

Katsumi M. Miyai, M.D., Ph.D
Department of Pathology
School of Medicine
University of California, San Diego