anatomy of a long bone Flashcards by Jefe Kakpovbia | Brainscape

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cartilage

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allows for smooth articulation, protects bone

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epiphysis

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ends of a long bone, covered in cartilage

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diaphysis

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shaft, where the bone is the thickest

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epiphyseal plate

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(growth plates), present if still growing

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periosteum

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outer connective tissue covering length of bone

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medullary cavity

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inside shaft, filled with red & yellow marrow

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compact bone

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dense part, structural integrity

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