Long bone structures terms list 3

Question 1

Diaphysis

Answer 1

Shaft of long bone, contains medullary cavity (marrow)

Question 2

Epiphysis

Answer 2

Ends, proximal and distal, mostly spongy

Question 3

Periosteum

Answer 3

Surrounds, isolates bone

Question 4

Endosteum

Answer 4

Lines marrow cavity and central canal

Question 5

articular cartilage

Answer 5

Hyaline, very slick

Question 6

Trabecular (spongy) bone

Answer 6

Many pores and spaces, no osteons

Question 7

Medullary cavity

Answer 7

Hollow part of bone that contains bone marrow

Question 8

Bone marrow

Answer 8

Spongy organ that fills the center of bones