Anatomy of a Long Bone

Anatomy of a Long Bone

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Biology

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the periosteum?

Back

The tough membrane covering the shaft of the bone.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the diaphysis?

Back

The shaft or central part of a long bone.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the proximal epiphysis?

Back

The end of a long bone closest to the body's center.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the distal epiphysis?

Back

The end of a long bone farthest from the body's center.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the medullary cavity?

Back

The central cavity of bone shafts where red and yellow marrow is stored.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is compact bone?

Back

The dense, hard layer of bone that provides strength and structure.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is yellow marrow?

Back

A type of bone marrow that stores fat and is found in the medullary cavity.

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