Long Bone Flashcards
1
Q
Proximal and Distal epiphysis
A
very ends of bones, spongy
2
Q
metaphysis
A
in between epiphysis and diaphysis, neck of bone, spongy
3
Q
diaphysis
A
majority of bone, compact
4
Q
articular cartilage
A
cartilage at ends of bone
5
Q
epiphyseal line
A
separates proximal epiphysis and metaphysis
6
Q
endosteum
A
inside surface of medullary cavity
7
Q
compact bone
A
makes up walls of bone
8
Q
periosteum
A
outside surface of bone
9
Q
medullary cavity
A
hollow space inside bone
10
Q
nutrient foramen
A
hole for nutrient artery to convey nutrients in bone
11
Q
sharpey’s fibers
A
connect periosteum to bone
