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central conal
holds blood vessels, lymphatics, and nerves
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consentric lamellae
circular extracellular matrix
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lacunae
small spaces that hold osteocytes
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canaliculi
- fingerlike conections filled with extracellular fluid
- connect lacunae: provide routes for nutrients and oxygen and removal of waste.
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cancellous bone
spongy bone
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trabeculae
lamellae arranged in irregular collums
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space for red bone marrow
- produce blood cells, and yellow bone marrow
- spongy bone
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long bones
- long, curved for strength, compact bone tissue
- humerus, ulna, radius, femur, fibia, tibula
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epiphysis
- end of the long bone
- holds veins and arteries
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metaphysis
between end and shaft
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diaphysis
- shaft of longbone
- muscle attachment area
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articular cartilage
hyaline cartilage, bone meets joint
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periosteum
tough connective tissue covering
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medullary cavity
contains yellow bone marrow and blood vessels
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endosteum
lines the medullary cavity of a lb
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