T. Clark Brelje, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Robert L. Sorenson, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development
6-160 Jackson Hall
321 Church St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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Bone marrow is composed of hematopoetic cells, adipose tissue, and supportive stromal cells. Hematopoietic stem cells give rise to white blood cells (leukocytes), red blood cells (erythrocytes), and platelets (thrombocytes).
These developing cells are tightly packed in bone marrow. This makes their identification very difficult. The exception is the very large megakaryocytes.
Similar to blood, smears made from suspensions of these cells is preferable for identification of other types of cells.
Courtsey of Ronald W. Dudek, Ph.D. (Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Broady School of Medicine, Greenville, NC).