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Anatomy- Parts of a Long Bone (Def.)

  1. Epiphysis
    Ends (Both proximal & distal epiphyses)
  2. Diaphysis
    Bone shaft - long main portion
  3. Articular Cartilage
    "gristle" at ends
  4. Periosteum
    Outer lining
  5. Endosteum
    Inner lining
  6. Compact Bone
    Dense bone tissue
  7. Spongy Bone
    Bone separated by irregular spaces
  8. Medullary cavity
    Marrow cavity in shaft
  9. Marrow
    Connective tissue filling bone spaces
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Anatomy- Parts of a Long Bone (Def.)
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