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Medullary cavity

Contains yellow marrow

Medullary canal is a cavity within the diaphysis

Endosteum

Membrane that lines the medullary canal and keep the yellow marrow intact; produces some bone growth

Periosteum

Tough membrane that covers the outside of bone; contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and osteoblasts (special cells that form new bone tissue); necessary for bone growth, repair and nutrition

Proximal Epiphysis

The top extremity or end of bone

Diaphysis

long shaft of bone

Distal Epiphysis

The bottom extremity or end of bone

Cervical (7)


Thoracic (12)


Lumbar (5)


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Coccyx (1)

What the vertebrae is made up of

Hemopoisis

production of red and white blood cells

2 clavicles and 2 scapulas(shoulder bones)

what is the pectoral girdle made up of?