A long bone has two parts: the diaphysis and the epiphysis.
The structure of a long bone allows for the best visualization of all of the parts of a bone ( Figure 6.7). This section will examine the gross anatomy of bone first and then move on to its histology. Later discussions in this chapter will show that bone is also dynamic in that its shape adjusts to accommodate stresses. Bone is hard and many of its functions depend on that characteristic hardness.
Identify the structures that compose compact and spongy bone.Compare and contrast compact and spongy bone.Define and list examples of bone markings.Identify the anatomical features of a bone.By the end of this section, you will be able to:
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