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long bone
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| epiphysis | expanded end |
| diaphysis | bone shaft |
| metaphysis | between diaphysis and epiphysis |
| articular cartilage | covers the epiphysis |
| periosteum | encloses bone; dense connective tissue; |
| compact bone | wall of diaphysis |
| spongy bone | makes up epiphysis |
| trabeculae | branching bony plates, make up spongy bone |
| medullary cavity | hollow chamber in diaphysis; contains marrow |
| endosteum | lines spaces, cavity |
| bone marrow | red or yellow marrow, lines medullary cavity, spongy bone spaces |