Question

what gives bone its compressional strength?

-Yellow bone marrow

-Reticular fibers

-Inorganic salts

-Red bone marrow

-Endosteum

Answer 1

Answer-(Inorganic salts)

* Inorganic part of bone matrix mainly consists of calcium salts and a good amount of phosphorous and forms large molecules called hydroxyapatite crystals which makes bone one of the hardest substances in the body, gives bones the strength and ability to resist compression.

* Bones are the key building blocks that form the body framework. It supports the body and gives shape. Bones give support, protection, help in movement, electrolyte balance, blood production and also help in acid-base balance.