Bone Components Flashcards
1
Q
what are the parts of the bones?
A
- diaphysis
- epiphysis
- articular cartilage
- epiphyseal plate
- epiphyseal line
2
Q
describe diaphysis
A
central shaft of a long bone
3
Q
describe epiphysis
A
2 ends of a long bone
4
Q
describe articular cartilage
A
covers epiphysis where it articulates with another bone
5
Q
describe epiphyseal plate
A
cartilage b/w diaphysis and epiphysis
where bone grows
6
Q
describe epiphyseal line
A
mineralization of plate
