long bone chapter 6

periosteum

fibrous covering over most of the bone. rich in blood vessels and nerves

distal epiphysis

mostly spongy bone

diaphysis

mostly made up of compact bone

metaphysis

growth area between diaphysis and epiphysis

articular cartilage

hyaline cartilage at a joint

medullary cavity

(marrow) with fat and blood cells

periosteum outer layer

fibrous layer made up of dense irregular connective tissue

periosteum inner layer

osteogenic layer. contains osteoclasts and osteoblasts

endosperm

delicate connective tissue lines the bone. contains osteoclasts and osteoblasts

spongy bone

flat bones of skull, sternum, ribs, clavicle, hip bones and vertebrae. head of femur and humerus.