Flashcards Long Bone Anatomy

proximal epiphysis

widened end of long bone closest to the trunk

diaphysis

straight shaft of long bone

distal epiphysis

widened end of long bone farthest from the trunk

articular cartilage

smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints.

spongy bone

found in the ends of long bones; characterized by irregular spaces filled with red bone marrow that makes blood cells; helps keep bones light in weight

epiphyseal line

line showing where growth plate used to be. This line shows up when ossification is complete

periosteum

thick, fibrous membrane that covers the outside of a bone; anchors tendons & ligaments; contains blood vessels, nerves, & lymph vessels

compact bone

dense, hard bone forming the shaft of long bones & the outer layer of other bones

medullary cavity

central section of shaft that is filled with yellow marrow (fat)

articular cartilage

smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints.

spongy bone

Red Marrow is made here

compact bone

dense part of bone which provides support made of calcium and phosphorus in the matrix

yellow bone marrow

adipose tissue stored in the medullary cavity

compact bone

Made of Calcium and Phosphorus deposits in the matrix

periosteum

16 thick, fibrous membrane that covers the outside of a bone; anchors tendons & ligaments; contains blood vessels, nerves, & lymph vessels

nutrient arteries

arteries providing blood (oxygen and nutrients) to bone

Proximal Epiphysis

Distal Epiphysis

Articular Cartilage

Diaphysis

Spongy bone

Epiphyseal line

Periosteum

Compact bone

Medullary Cavity

Articular Cartilage

Compact bone

Medullary Cavity

Yellow Marrow

Compact Bone

Periosteum

Nutrient Artery

Endosteum

membrane that lines the medullary cavity