Skeletal System - Long Bone Structure

7 important questions on Skeletal System - Long Bone Structure

What membrane covers the outer surface of bone?

Periosteum

What lines the medullary cavity?

Endosteum

What type of cartilage covers the epiphyses?

Articular cartilage (hyaline)
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What is the difference between red and yellow bone marrow?

Red → blood cell production; Yellow → fat storage

What is the epiphyseal line?

A remnant of the growth plate in adult bone

Q: What is the difference between periosteum and endosteum?

A: Periosteum covers outside of bone; endosteum lines medullary cavity

Q: Which layer of periosteum contains osteoblasts and osteoclasts?

A: Inner osteogenic layer

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