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Notes #10
Anatomy of the Bones
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Red bone marrow | creates red blood cells |
| Yellow bone marrow | made up of fatty tissue |
| Periosteum | the outside of the bone |
| osteo- | prefix meaning bone |
| epiphyseal line | where growth of the bone stems from |
| long bones | bones like the ribs, femur, humerus, ulna, and tibia |
| short bones | bones found in the wrist, hand, ankle, and foot that are small and cubed shape |