Parts of A Long Bone

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Diaphysis

Long main portion of a bone

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Epiphysis

End of a long bone

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Metaphyses

Region between epiphysis and diaphysis

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Articular Cartilage

Covers bone ends to prevent friction

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Periosteum

Outer membrane covering bone

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Medullary Cavity

Cavity in shaft containing marrow

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Endosteum

Lining of the medullary cavity

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Red Bone Marrow

Where blood cells are made

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Yellow Bone Marrow

Fat-storage marrow in adults

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Epiphyseal Line

Remnant of growth plate

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Spongy Bone

Porous bone inside compact bone

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Compact Bone

Dense hard bone beneath periosteum