shaft of long bone
What is diaphysis?
What is A?
What is a diaphysis?
allows for growth of long bones
What is the function of the epiphyseal line?
cartilage at the ends of bones
What is articular cartilage?
shallow cavity in or on a bone
What is fossa?
flared portion of bone
metaphysis
What is B?
What is epiphysis?
contains red bone marrow
What is function of cancellous bone?
growth plate line in long bones
What is the epiphyseal plate?
What is the rounded end of a bone called?
What is a bone head?
strong, fibrous, vascular membrane
What is the periosteum?
What is C?
What is articular cartilage?
protects the inside of the bone
What is the function of the periosteum?
layer of hard dense bone that lies under the periosteum
What is the compact bone?
What is G?
What is the medullary cavity?
small canals that bring oxygen and nutrients to the bone and remove waste products such as carbon dioxide
What is haversian canals?
What is E?
What is haversian canals?
cushions joint and allows it to move smoothly and efficiently
What is the function of the articular cartilage?
contains yellow bone marrow
What is the medullary cavity?
production of all types of blood cells in the bone marrow
What is hematopoisis?
also known as spongy or trabecular bone
cancellous bone
What is F?
What is compact bone?
serves as points of attachments for muscles, tendons, and ligaments
What is the function of bone processes?
open or hollow region serving as connections between bones and passages for blood vessels and nerves
What is a bone depression?
What type of depression is the eye socket?
What is a fissure?