ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site bone marrow Image credit: Schneider Children's Hospital The soft, fatty, vascular tissue that fills the cavities in large bones and and contains hematopoietic stem cells, from which develop erythrocytes (red blood cells), many leukocytes (white blood cells), and platelets. The bone marrow also contains mesenchymal stem cells that a number of cell types come from, including chondrocytes, which produce cartilage. Related entry    • bone marrow transplantation Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP