Long bone anatomy

Long Bone Labeled

This picture shows the general anatomy of a long bone. It is composed of an outer shell called dense bone (cortical bone). Inside is the marrow cavity or medullary cavity which houses the bone marrow. At the ends of the bone the space has spongy bone as well as some in the shaft. The diaphysis provides leverage while the epiphysis is enlarged to add strength to the joint. The joint surface has articular cartilage which allows for joint movement.

Bone structure refers to the anatomy of a bone - the parts of the bone.

Bones are resilient to heat because of a calcium mineral component in the bone called hydroxyapatite. It breaks down at temperatures above 1100 celcius.

Anatomy students use this drag and drop exercise to label the structures of the long bone. Drag labels to the appropriate structures: endosteum, red marrow, etc.

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Anatomy of Long Bone