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bone anatomy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| epiphysis | the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft |
| haversion canals | network of tubes running through compact bone that contains blood vessels and nerves |
| osteoblasts | build bone |
| hydroxyapatite | Hardy crystals consisting of calcium and phosphate that form the bone matrix. |
| wolf's | The density of the bone is directly correlated to the amount of muscle pull on the bone is known as _____ law. |
| collagen | Fibrous protein that gives the skin form and strength |
| diaphysis | the shaft or central part of a long bone. |
| epiphyseal | line that is also known as the growth plate |
| spongy | bone that is also called cancellous bone. |
| medullary | The open space in the center of the bone shaft where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow is stored |
| articular | Covering on the ends of the bone. Its principal function is to provide a smooth surface and protect the bone from rubbing on each other is known as ____ cartilage. |
| Diaphysis | Long shaft made up almost entirely of compact bone |
| Epiphyses | Ends of the bone. |
| Periosteum | Tough outer covering around bone. |
| compact | dense bone that forms the outer layer (#2) |
| red marrow | site of blood cell formation |
| diaphysis | shaft of a long bone |
| periosteum | fibrous connective tissue surrounding the bone |
| epiphysis | ends of the bone |
| articular cartilage | decreases friction found over the epiphyses |
| yellow | the marrow of the bone that is composed mainly of fat found in the shaft |
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