Anatomy of Bone Tissue Flashcards
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Epiphyses
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the ends of a long bone (singular is Epiphysis)
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Diaphysis
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the shaft of a long bone
3
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Spongy bone
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the more porous inner layer of bone; site for blood cell production
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Compact bone
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the hard-outer layer of bone
5
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Epiphyseal plate
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found in young, developing bone; site for continued bone growth (growth plate)
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Epiphyseal line
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found in mature bone; dividing line between the epiphysis and the diaphysis
7
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Periosteum
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a sheath of fibrous tissue covering all bone; site for ligament and tendon attachment (outer layer), as well as bone cells (inner layer)
