Microscopic Bone Anatomy
This type of function occurs in yellow marrow as adults
What is store adipose tissue
The periosteum is secured to the underlying bone by this dense connective tissue.
What is sharpey's (perforating) fibers
Eventually this becomes ossified and bone stops growing
What is the epiphyseal plate (growth plate)?
This disease occurs in children whose diets lack calcium or vitamin D and bones fail to calcify.
What is rickets
A layer of fibrous connective tissue that covers the long portion of the bone
What is the periosteum?

What is an osteon?
This type of framework makes up spongy bone.
Osteons are found mostly in this location
What is compact bone
This coats the epiphysis
What is articular cartilage?