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Medullary cavity |
Contains yellow marrow
Medullary canal is a cavity within the diaphysis |
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Endosteum |
Membrane that lines the medullary canal and keep the yellow marrow intact; produces some bone growth |
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Periosteum |
Tough membrane that covers the outside of bone; contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and osteoblasts (special cells that form new bone tissue); necessary for bone growth, repair and nutrition |
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Proximal Epiphysis |
The top extremity or end of bone |
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Diaphysis |
long shaft of bone |
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Distal Epiphysis |
The bottom extremity or end of bone |
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Cervical (7) Thoracic (12) Lumbar (5) Sacral (1) Coccyx (1) |
What the vertebrae is made up of |
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Hemopoisis |
production of red and white blood cells |
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2 clavicles and 2 scapulas(shoulder bones) |
what is the pectoral girdle made up of? |