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| Area of the diaphysis that serves to lighten bone weight and provide space for yellow marrow. This section is associated with fat. |
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A dense bone found in the diaphysis. Its repeated pattern is arranged in concentric layers of solid bone tissue. The compact bone can be seen as the layer just underneath the periosteum, color both ends. |
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| Disk, also called the growth plate, is found on both ends of the long bone. Color both ends. |
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| CANCELLOUS (spongy) BONE and MARROW |
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| Found mainly within the epiphysis and has a textured appearance where it contains red marrow. |
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Found on the ends of long bones. It is smooth, slippery, and bloodless.
It provides a smooth, lubricated surface for low friction.
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| Shaft of the long bone. It has compact bone with a central cavity. |
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| Thin layer of compact bone, while internally the bone is cancellous. It is capped with articular cartilage. Bone growth takes place here. |
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| Tissue that lines the medullary cavity of the bone. It stimulates bone resorption along with the periosteum. |
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| A vascular, sensitive life support covering for bone. It provides nutrient-rich blood for bone cells and is a source of bone-developing cells during growth or after a fracture. It is the outermost layer. |
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