shaped like a sesame seed, found among tendons; patella

connective tissue that covers the long bone surface

long bone's shaft or body

process that forms bone

mature bone cells; maintain the metabolism

open space in the diaphysis that contains yellow marrow

complex shapes that do not fit the other categories; vertebrae; calcaneus

porous bone tissue; strong and flexible

thin, offer protection and muscle attachment; sternum, scapula

nearly equal in length; carpals and tarsals

external layer of all bones; provides protection and support

greater length than width; femur, tibia, fibula

connective tissue that lines the medullary cavity

distal and proximal ends of long bone