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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MH 034f Bone Marrow Smear
Bone Marrow
Examine the slide at the "feather" edge to the right where the cells are dispersed.
This scan was obtained with a 40x dry objective. Except for an initial view at low power, it is necessary to view the cells at higher magnification using an oil immersion objective.
A rare example of an osteoclast in this specimen. The presence of multiple, distinct nuclei distinguish it from the more common megakaryocytes with a single, multilobed nucleus.
