Histology of bone

diaphysis

straight shaft of long bone

epiphysis

widened end of long bone

periosteum

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

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

compact bone

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

epiphyseal plate

thin band of cartilage that is the growth zone between areas of ossification

medullary cavity

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

Periosteum

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Osteon

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Circumfrential lamellae

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Concentric lamellae

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Perforating canal

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Central canal

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Canaliculi

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Osteocytes

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Lacunae

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Interstitial lamellae

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Trabeculae

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Osteon

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Concentric lamellae

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Central canal

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Canaliculi

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Osteocyte

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Lacuna

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Interstitial lamellae

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