Long Bone Anatomy 2

Front

What is the periosteum?

Back

The tough membrane covering the shaft of the bone.

Front

What lines the walls of the medullary cavity?

Back

Endosteum.

Front

Where is spongy bone located in a long bone?

Back

In the epiphysis (end) of the bone.

Front

What is the function of yellow bone marrow?

Back

Stores fats.

Front

What is the medullary cavity?

Back

The central cavity of a long bone where bone marrow is stored.

Front

What is the diaphysis?

Back

The shaft or central part of a long bone.

Front

What is articular cartilage?

Back

The shiny, smooth cartilage that covers the ends of bones at joints.

Front

What is the function of red bone marrow?

Back

Produces blood cells.

Front

What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

Back

Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer, while spongy bone is lighter and found inside the ends of long bones.

Front

What is the role of osteocytes?

Back

Mature bone cells that maintain bone tissue.