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Bones affected by osteoporosis

Bones affected by osteoporosis
The bones in this picture are called "vertebrae." The one on the left is healthy. Its spongy center has lots of hard fibers that are connected to each other. The one on the right has osteoporosis. Its spongy center has fewer, thinner fibers that are no longer connected. The surrounding shell of compact bone is thinner. This makes the vertebra weak. That's why it got crushed under the weight it was holding.
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