Long Bone Anatomy

Structure #3 is

• metaphysis

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• spongy bone

Structure #11 is the

• marrow

• spongy bone

• articular cartilage

• periosteum

Structure #7 is the

• spongy bone

• compact bone

• epiphysis

• epiphyseal line

Structure #10 is

• vessels

• medullary cavity

• compact bone

• spongy bone

Structure #6 is the

• epiphysis

• articular cartilage

• metaphysis

• plate

Structure #12 is the

• articular cartilage

• compact

• medullary cavity

• spongy bone

Structure #8 is the

• epiphysis

• cartilage

• spongy

• epiphyseal line/plate

Structure B is responsible for: Form joints between bones

• Site for RBC production

• epiphysis

• metaphysis

• compact bone

• medullary cavity

Structure H is the _____ and is responsible for - storing bone marrow

• Protects blood vessels

• Site for bone repair

• compact bone

• spongy bone

• medullary cavity

• bone marrow

Structure c is the ____ & is responsible for - Structural support

• Mechanical resistance against:

  • Bending 

  • Torsion 

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• metaphysis

• compact bone