bone structure Flashcards
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diaphysis
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middle region or shaft of bone
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epiphysis (a-pip-fuh-sis)
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end of bone
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epiphyseal (eh-puh-fi-zee-ul)
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the growth plate where cartilage is replaced by bone and responsible for lengthening bones in childhood
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metaphysis (meh-ta-fuh-sis)
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curved portion of bone thats between shaft (diaphysis) and end of bone (epiphysis)
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periosteum (peh-ree-ow-stee-uhm)
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nerve and blood vessels that wrap around all of your bones
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articular cartilage
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cushions joint and allows it to move smoothly
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compact bone
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lies right under the periosteum, and contains the haversian canal for blood vessels, nerves, and yellow bone marrow
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medullary cavity
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hallow part of the bone
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cancellous bone
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spongy, porous, bone tissue
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