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9 Cards in this Set
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Hyaline cartilage |
The most abundant in the body, is ridged and located at the ends of bones. |
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Fibrocartilage |
Absorb shock. Forms the meniscus, between the vertebrae and pubic symphysis. |
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Elastic cartilage |
Dense fiber more flexible than hyaline and compose the external ear and pharynx. |
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Epiphysis bone (plural, epiphyses) |
The end of a long bone that is an expanded portion, which articulates (forms a joint) with another bone. |
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Articular cartilage |
Is hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of bones in synovial joints and is on the outer surface or the articulating portion of the epiphysis. |
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Diaphysis |
Is the shaft of the long bone, between the epiphyses. |
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Periosteum |
Is dense connective tissue covering the surface of a bone and completely encloses the bone, except for the articular cartilage on the bone’s ends. |
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Diarthrotic joint |
Freely movable |
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Amphiarthrotic joint |
Slightly movable |
