Myeloid Hematopoiesis (Adult vs Fetus)

Myeloid Hematopoiesis
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Compare and contrast the different bones of an adult to that of an infant I
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All bones with red bone marrow
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skeleton (this is where long bones and
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Red marrow:
proximal ends of long bones, sternum, I Hematopoietically active marrow
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skull, scapulae, ribs and pelvis. located in most bones in early fetal
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