Bones Flashcards
1
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Compact Bone
A
The dense outer layer of bones
2
Q
Ephipysis
A
End of the long bone
3
Q
Diaphisis
A
The shaft of the long bone
4
Q
Tibia
A
Shin bone
5
Q
Periosteum
A
Dense irregular connective tissue that wraps around the outside of compact bone
6
Q
Medullary Cavity
A
Reduces the weight of the bone & contains yellow bone marrow
7
Q
Yellow Bone Marrow
A
Another form of adipose tissue
8
Q
Adipose tissue
A
Fat for energy storage
9
Q
Trabeculae
A
10
Q
Red bone marrow
A
Produces blood cells (erythrocytes- red blood cells, leukocytes - white blood cells, thrombocytes - platelets)
