Bone Structure

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What is the epiphysis of a bone?

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The epiphysis is the end of a long bone.

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Where is spongy bone primarily found in a bone?

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Spongy bone is primarily found in the epiphysis.

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What is the function of red marrow in bones?

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Red marrow is responsible for the production of blood cells.

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What is the hardest and most dense part of bone tissue?

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The hardest and most dense part of bone tissue is compact bone.

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What is the periosteum?

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The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

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What is the diaphysis of a bone?

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The diaphysis is the shaft or central part of a long bone.

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What type of bone tissue is found in the interior of bones?

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Spongy bone is found in the interior of bones.

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What is the medullary cavity?

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The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts where red and yellow marrow is stored.

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What are osteoblasts?

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Osteoblasts are bone cells that are responsible for bone formation.

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What is the role of yellow marrow in bones?

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Yellow marrow is primarily involved in the storage of fat.