Bone Physiology

Fibrous, superficial covering that protects diaphysis

• Periosteum

• Red Bone Marrow

• Medullary Cavity

• Compact Bone

• Epiphyseal plate

Produce red blood cells

• Periosteum

• Red Bone Marrow

• Medullary Cavity

• Compact Bone

• Epiphyseal plate

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Stores bone marrow and nutrients

• Periosteum

• Red Bone Marrow

• Medullary Cavity

• Compact Bone

• Epiphyseal plate

Covers the external surface of the epiphyses and decreases friction at joint surfaces

• Periosteum

• Red Bone Marrow

• Medullary Cavity

• Articular Cartilage

• Epiphyseal plate

Dense, smooth form of osseous tissue that toughens and protects

• Periosteum

• Red Bone Marrow

• Medullary Cavity

• Compact bone

• Epiphyseal plate

Causes lengthwise growth of a long bone

• Periosteum

• Red Bone Marrow

• Medullary Cavity

• Compact bone

• Epiphyseal plate

Secures the periosteum to the underlying bone.

• Compact Bone

• Perforating (Sharpey’s) fibers

• Medullary Cavity

• Endosteum

• Epiphyseal plate

Contain red bone marrow that produce red blood cells in adults

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones

Function mainly as levels to aid in movement

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones

Function mainly to provide stability and support as well as some limited motion.

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Flat Bones

• Irregular Bones