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Cross-sections of the upper part of a thigh bone with normal bone tissue and with reduced bone tissue in osteoporosis.
Medical illustration · Bo Dòkter Enlarge image (new tab)

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Osteoporosis

In osteoporosis, the network of bone becomes thinner and weaker. An enlarged view shows the difference.