anatomy of a long bone Flashcards
1
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cartilage
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allows for smooth articulation, protects bone
2
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epiphysis
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ends of a long bone, covered in cartilage
3
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diaphysis
A
shaft, where the bone is the thickest
4
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epiphyseal plate
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(growth plates), present if still growing
5
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periosteum
A
outer connective tissue covering length of bone
6
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medullary cavity
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inside shaft, filled with red & yellow marrow
7
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compact bone
A
dense part, structural integrity