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Thin bones consisting of two layers of compact bone surrounding a central layer of spongy bone. |
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Cuboid in shape and consist of a spongy bone covered with a layer of compact bone. |
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Small bones located within tendons adjacent to joints. |
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Proximal and Distal Epiphyses |
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Enlarged region at each end of a long bone that is composed of spongy bone surrounded by a layer of compact bone. |
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Layer of hyaline cartilage present only in growing bones. Once they go away, you're done growing. |
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Medullary Cavity Endosteum Periosteum |
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Hollow portion of shaft of long bones containing blood vessels and marrow. |
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Lines the cavity of long bones. Inside layer of connective tissue. |
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Lining outside of long bones. Outside layer connected to tendons. |
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Examples of Long Bones in Upper Body |
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Examples of Long Bones in Lower Body |
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Bones with a variety of shapes. |
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Examples of Irregular Bones |
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Vertebrae Facial Bones Sacrum Coccyx |
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