07 Bone Structure Terms

epiphysis

the end of a long bone

diaphysis

the shaft of a long bone

osteocytes

bone cells

canaliculi

tiny canals that connect osteocytes

endosteum

lines the medullary cavity

hyaline

type of cartilage the covers the ends of bones

articular cartilage

padding between bones

periosteum

membrane that covers entire bone

lamella

concentric rings in bone tissue

spongy

type of bone found in the epiphysis; also called cancellous bone

Haversian Canal

Channel in bone that contain blood vessels; runs vertical

Hematopoeisis

formation of blood cells and occurs in the bone marrow