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Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy: Facedown position

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Picture of the facedown position for a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy

Bone marrow aspiration removes a small amount of bone marrow fluid through a needle put into a bone. Bone marrow biopsy removes a small amount of bone along with bone marrow fluid.

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Last Updated: 11/26/2008