Regions of Bone

Question 1

Head

Answer 1

Large, rounded, usually articular end of bone. Always Proximal. (Large range of motion when very round)

Question 2

Neck

Answer 2

The junction b/w the head and the rest of the bone, usually some narrowing there

Question 3

Shaft/Diaphsis

Answer 3

The long, straight section b/w the ends of a long bone

Question 4

Epiphysis

Answer 4

The end portion or extremity of a long bone that is expanded for articulation