Long Bone Structures Flashcards

Front

A connective tissue membrane that covers the outside of the bones

Back

Periosteum

Front

A connective tissue membrane that lines the medullary cavity

Back

Endosteum

Front

A tiny hole that the blood vessel threads through

Back

Nutrient foramen

Front

Adipose tissue found within the medullary cavity

Back

Yellow marrow

Front

Allows newly formed blood to exit the bone and enter the bloodstream; allows the bone tissue to receive nutrients, oxygen, and hormones

Back

Nutrient foramen

Front

Filled with yellow marrow

Back

Medullary cavity

Front

Found inside the spongy tissue at the ends of our bones

Back

Red marrow

Front

Full of bone-growing cells (osteoblasts) that allow our bones to grow in width

Back

Periosteum

Front

Full of stem cells that produce red blood cells, most white blood cells, and platelets

Back

Red marrow

Front

Growth plates

Back

Epiphyseal plates