long bone parts
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epiphysis
what is the function of the epiphysis
the expanded end
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diaphysis
what is the function of the diaphysis
the bone shaft
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metaphysis
what is the function of the metaphysis
it is between the diaphysis and epiphysis
it is the widening part
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the articular cartilage
what is the role of articular cartilage
it covers the epiphysis
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periosteum
what is the job of the periosteum
it encloses the bone; dense connective tissue
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the compact bone (cortical)
what is the job of the compact bone
it is the wall of the diaphysis
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the spongy bone (cancellous)
what is the function of the spongy bone
it makes up the epiphyses
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the medullary cavity
what is the job of the medullary cavity
it is the hollow chamber in the diaphysis: contains marrow
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the endosteum
what is the job of the endosteum
it lines spaces, cavity
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the yellow marrow
what is the job of the yellow marrow
it lines the medullary cavity, spongy bone spaces