Osteoporotic Bone (IMAGE) Oregon State University Caption This is an electron microscope image showing osteoporotic architecture in the fourth lumbar vertebra of an 89-year-old woman. Credit Photo courtesy of Alan Boyde. Usage Restrictions Non-commercial use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.