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Enlarged end of a bone
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epiphysis
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Shaft of the bone
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diaphysis
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What are periosteums made up of?
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Dense white fibrous tissue
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Describe compact bone.
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dense, smooth
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Describe spongy bone.
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Cancellous, have trabeculae called little beams
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What is in the center of the lamellae?
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the Haversion Canal.
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What is lamellae?
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rings that surround osteons
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What purpose does Volkmann's canals serve?
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Connect Haversion Canals for communication and transportation of red blood cells
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Osteocytes lie in _______.
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Lacunae
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What purpose does the canaliculi serve?
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Connect the lacunae.
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