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why is trabecular bone mechanically and physiologically advantageous over cortical bone.

why is trabecular bone mechanically and physiologically advantageous over cortical bone.

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Trabecular bone transfers the mechanical loads from the articular surface to the cortical bone. The hydraulic properties of this bone absorbs shock and the material properties of this bone compartments is different, where the trabecular bone has lower calcium content and more water content compared to cortical bone.

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