Spongy bone tissue
A) is very dense.
B) contains concentric lamellae.
C) contains interconnecting plates called trabeculae.
D) has many spaces and lacks osteocytes.
E) is the primary component of compact bone.

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Spongy bone, unlike compact bone, is characterized by its porous, trabecular structure, which consists of interconnecting plates known as trabeculae. This structure provides strength and support while minimizing weight.

Spongy Bone Tissue