Question

What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

Answer 1

Compact bone	Spongy bone
1.    Occurs in shaft of long bones.	Occurs in skull bones, vertebrates, ribs and epiphysis of long bones.
2.    Regular Haversian system is present	Regular Haversian system is absent.
3.    Marrow cavity is present	Marrow cavity is absent
4.    Yellow bone marrow is found	Red bone marrow is found
5.    Marrow stores fats.	Marrow forms RBCs and granular WBCs.