Gross anatomy of bones – structure of a typical bone (review illustration of anatomy of long bones) Flashcards
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dense outer layer of bone
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Compact bone
2
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internal network of bone
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Spongy bone
3
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“shaft” of a bone, or body. The long cylindrical, main portion of the bone
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Diaphysis
4
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ends of a bone
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Epiphysis
5
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well vascularized
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Blood vessels
6
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hollow cavity filled with yellow marrow (fat cells)
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Medullary cavity
7
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Periosteum, perforating fibers
(Sharpey’s fibers), and endosteum
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Membranes
8
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Internal spongy bone of flat bones
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Diploe
