BONES

What is the epiphysis of a bone?

The end of a long bone; often contains spongy bone and red marrow. (“Epi = End”) 👠

What is the diaphysis of a bone?

The shaft or central part of a long bone. (“Dia = Down the middle”) 💃

What is the metaphysis?

The area between the diaphysis and epiphysis where growth occurs. (Glow-up zone! ✨)

What is the epiphyseal plate/line?

A growth plate made of cartilage (plate = still growing); becomes a line once growth stops.

What’s compact bone?

Dense outer layer; smooth and strong. (“Compact = Clean & Contained”) 💎

What’s spongy bone?

Porous bone found at the ends of long bones; contains red bone marrow. (“Spongy = Soft & Stem cell factory”) 🧽

What do osteoblasts do?

Build new bone tissue. (“BLAST = Build”) 👷‍♀

What do osteoclasts do?

Break down old bone tissue. (“CLAST = Crush”) 🧹

What do osteocytes do?

Maintain bone tissue and communicate between cells. (“CYTE = Sit & manage”)

What is red bone marrow?

Soft tissue in spongy bone that makes red/white blood cells and platelets. (“Red = Real blood cell factory”) ❤

What is yellow bone marrow?

Fat storage found in the diaphysis (shaft) of long bones. (“Yellow = Yummy energy”) 💛

Radius

thumb side of forearm (Rad girls give thumbs up 👍)