Bone Types and Structure

bone that is smooth and appears homogenous; primary bone type in the diaphysis of long bones

bone composed of small needle-like pieces of bone and a lot of open space; found in short bones and the epiphyses of long bones

bones that are longer than they are wide; common in the limbs; contain shaft with heads at both ends

generally cube shaped bones that contain mostly spongy bone; bones of the wrist and ankle are examples

thin, flattened, usually curved bones; examples are skull bones, ribs, and sternum

bones that fit in no other category; vertebrae are examples

shaft of the long bone composed of compact bone

fibrous, connective tissue membrane that covers the diaphysis of long bones

the fibers that hold the periosteum to the diaphysis

covers the epiphyses of long bones at the joint; made of hyaline cartilage