Long Bone Anatomy Flashcards
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Epiphysis
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The rounded end portions of long bones.
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Diaphysis
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The shaft or central part of a long bone.
3
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Cartilage
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Connective tissue that protects joints an bones. It reduces pain during movement and assists with movement. The ones over joints are called hyaline cartilage.
4
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Periosteum
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The sheath surrounding bones that supplys blood, nerves and cells to the bone.
5
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Compact
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Dense bone that forms the outer layer of bone.
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Spongy
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Has a porous, spongy structure.
7
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Medullary Cavity
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The hollow part of the bone that contains marrow.
8
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Red Marrow
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Spongy bone that resides at both ends; contains blood stem cells that become RBCs, WBCs, or platelets.
9
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Yellow Marrow
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Made of adipose tissue and contains stem cells that can become cartilage, fat, or bone cells.
