Parts of a long bone Flashcards
1
Q
Epiphysis
A
head of each end
strenthens the joint
allow for attachement of tendons and ligements
porous and songy
2
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Diaphysis
A
central shaft-like portion
thick and compact that makes up a hollow cylinder
gives the bones strenghth and support to carry weiht
3
Q
Articilar cartilage
A
covers the surface of the epiphysis
eases the movement of bove within a joint
4
Q
medullary cavity
A
central hollow protion
5
Q
endosteum
A
membrane that lines the medullary cavity
6
Q
bone marrow
A
children - red and cell producing
adult - mostly yellow wich is rich in fat
7
Q
periosteum
A
fiberous mebrane that covers the diaphysis
attch muscle to the bone
8
Q
epiphyseal plate
A
a growth layer in children tat separated the epiphisis and the diaphisis
when bone stops growing the plate is replaced by an epiphiseal line
