Unit 2 - Long Bone Diagram

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Proximal Epiphysis

the end of the long bone closest to the center of the body

<p>the end of the long bone closest to the center of the body</p>
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Diaphysis

shaft of a long bone

<p>shaft of a long bone</p>
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Distal Epiphysis

the end of the long bone that is farther away from the center of the body

<p>the end of the long bone that is farther away from the center of the body</p>
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Articular Cartilage

tissue that lines the bony surface of joints

<p>tissue that lines the bony surface of joints</p>
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Spongy Bone (Trabecular/Cancellous Bone)

consists of trabeculae containing several layers of lamellae and osteocytes

<p>consists of trabeculae containing several layers of lamellae and osteocytes</p>
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Epiphyseal Line

hardened growth plate found in adults

<p>hardened growth plate found in adults</p>
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Periosteum

CT covering the outer surface of bones

<p>CT covering the outer surface of bones</p>
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Endosteum

CT covering the inner surface of the bone; lines the medullary cavity

<p>CT covering the inner surface of the bone; lines the medullary cavity</p>
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Compact Bone (Cortical)

hard, dense outer layer of bones

<p>hard, dense outer layer of bones</p>
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Medullary Cavity

contains yellow bone marrow; located along center of long bone

<p>contains yellow bone marrow; located along center of long bone</p>