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skeletal system

long bone

TermDefinition
Epiphysis Enlarged end of bone
Epiphysis Cancellous or spongy bone with a thin layer of compact bone.
Epiphysis Each epiphysis forms a joint or articulation with another bone
Epiphysis Gives stability to joints
Epiphysis provides areas for muscle attachment
Epiphysis Spaces are filled with red bone marrow
Epiphysis Articular surfaces are covered with hyaline (articular) cartilage
Diaphysis Shaft of bone (central part of the bone)
Diaphysis shaft of bone (central part of the bone)
Medullary Canal Hollow space in the middle of the shaft
Medullary Canal Contains yellow bone marrow which is fatty and stores energy
Endosteum Membrane that lines the medullary canal
Endosteum Contains many blood vessels
periosteum Membrane that covers the outside of the bone
periosteum Dense connective tissue covering the bone
periosteum Contains many blood vessels
periosteum Contains cells called osteoblasts that are active in bone growth and repair
periosteum Ligaments and tendons attach to the periosteum
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