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Diaphysis- The long cylindrical main portion of the bone.
Epiphysis-Distal and proximal ends of the bone.
Epiphyseal Line- A layer of hyaline cartilage that allows the bone's diaphysis to grow in length.
Cortical Bone (Compact)-Contains a few spaces and is the strongest form of bone tissue.
Cancellous Bone (Spongy)-Makes up most of the bone tissue of short, flat, and irregularly shaped bones.
Periosteum-Tough sheath of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds the bone surface.
Long Bones
Short Bones
Irregular Bones
Sesamoid Bones
Synarthrosis
Synarthrosis
An immovable joint.
Amphiarthrosis
Amphiarthrosis
A slightly movable joint.
Diarthrosis
Diarthrosis
A freely movable joint.
Resource list
Tortora, G. J., & Derrickson, B. (2006). Principles Of Anatomy And Physiology (11th ed.). John Wiley & Sons INC.
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