Structures of the long bone Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
medullary (marrow) cavity
A
innermost part that contains marrow
2
Q
red marrow is
A
hemopoietic
3
Q
yellow marrow is
A
fat
4
Q
otherwise is
A
hollow
5
Q
epiphyses
A
end of the developing bone and the shaft
6
Q
diaphyses
A
shaft of the bone, composed of compact bone
7
Q
articular cartilage
A
covers the ends of the bones
8
Q
where do bones grow?
A
place where bones grow form is called the epiphyseal line AKA the growth plate
