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Diaphysis |
Shaft of the long bone. |
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Epiphyses |
Ends of long bone. |
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Metaphyses |
1. Regions that include where the epiphyses and diaphysis meet. 2. Replaced by epiphyses line when bone lengthening stops. |
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Articular cartilage |
End of long bone, hyaline. |
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Periostenm |
Is attached to the underlying bone by perforating (or Sharpey's) fibers. |
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Medullary (marrow) cavity |
For bone marrow. |
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Endosteum |
A thin membrane that lines the medullary cavity. |
