Sternum with bone marrow.

Sternum with bone marrow.

The bone marrow is generally examined concurrently with the bone tissue. From this decalcified section it is possible to evaluate the cellularity, number of megakaryocytes and the stromal compartment. Examination of a bone marrow smear of a core sample from the femur may be useful for evaluation of iron content and more precise cytology.

See also:
      Bone
      Bone marrow smear
      Introduction

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