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8 Cards in this Set
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Diaphysis
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Shaft of long bone, composed of compact bone
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Periosteum
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Fibrous connective tissue membrane, protects diaphysis
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Sharpey's Fibers
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Connective tissue, connects Periosteum to underlying bone
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Epiphyses
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Ends of the long bone
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Articular Cartilage
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Covers external surface of epiphyses
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Epiphyseal Line
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Thin line of bony tissue spanning the epiphysis in adults, remnant of epiphyseal plate
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Epiphyseal Plate
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Flate plate of hyaline cartilage found in growing bone
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Medullary Cavity/Yellow Marrow
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Storage area for fat tissue inside the shaft of the long bones
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