Bones that are longer than they are wide, produce blood cells
long bones
type of connective tissue that connects bone to bone
Ligament
the ends of the bone are called this
Epiphysis
Lining of the inside of the bone cavities
Endosteum
Cite of hemotopeisis
Bone Marrow
Bones that are wider than they are long
Short bones
Type of connective tissue that connects bone to muscle
tendon
The shaft of the bone
Diaphysis
Porous bone that is light yet strong
Spongy bone
opening where bone marrow is found
Medullary cavity
Bones that have shapes for their function. They don't fit into the other categories
Irregular shaped bones
this connective tissue is found on the end of bones.
Hyaline Cartilage
opening that allows the nutrient artery to enter the bone
Nutrient Foramen
The cite of bone growth
Epiphyseal plate
The meniscus is this type of cartilage
fibrocartilage
Bones with a broad flat surface
Flat bones
Ears are made of this type of connective tissue
Elastic Cartilage
dense outer covering of bone
Periosteum
Blood Cell Creation
Hematopoiesis
Cells that destroy old bone tissue
Osteoclast
How many bones are in the foot?
26
The meniscus is made of this
Fibrocartilage
Dense bone that protects internal structures
Compact bone
Osteoblast
Bone that is found inferior to the sacrum