sequestrum

A piece of dead bone that has become separated during the process of necrosis from normal/sound bone..

Type Bone
Body System Skeletal
Parent Structure organ part

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sequestrum?
A piece of dead bone that has become separated during the process of necrosis from normal/sound bone..
What body system is the sequestrum part of?
The sequestrum is part of the Skeletal.

Related Structures

articular surface articular system joint system articulation joint Atlas (C1) Atlas attachment site axial skeleton plus cranial skeleton skeleton axiale Axis (C2) Axis bone collagen fibril

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