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shaft, the middle part of a long bone. Made of compact bone.
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diaphysis
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fiberous connective tissue that covers and protects the diaphysis
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periosteum
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secure the periosteum to the underlying bone
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sharpey's fibers
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the ends of the long bone. thin layer of compact bone enclosing area of spongy bone.
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epiphyses
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covers the external surface of epiphyses. provides a smooth, slippery surface that decreases friction at joint surfaces
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articular cartilage
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a line remaining from the epiphyseal plate
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epiphyseal line
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a flat plate of hyaline cartilage (young people)
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epiphyseal plate
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the cavity inside of the shaft that stores adipose (fat) tissue.
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medullary cavity (yellow marrow cavity)
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layer around the inside of the medullary cavity
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endosteum
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