description of what is inside a bone
Bone marrow. The inside of your bones are filled with a soft tissue called marrow. There are two types of bone marrow: red and yellow. Red bone marrow is where all new red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are made.Platelets are small pieces of cells that help you stop bleeding when you get a cut.Red bone marrow is found in the center of flat bones such as your shoulder blades and ribs.ompact bone is the heaviest, hardest type of bone. It needs to be very strong as it supports your body and muscles as you walk, run, and move throughout the day. About 80% of the bone in your body is compact. It makes up the outer layer of the bone and also helps protect the more fragile layers inside.