Bone Tissue and Functions

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What is another name used to describe bone tissue? What type of tissue is it?

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Bone tissue is also called osseous tissue. It is a type of connective tissue.

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What are the functions of bone?

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Support, protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell production (hematopoiesis), and energy storage (in yellow marrow).

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What is the diaphysis of a long bone?

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The shaft of a long bone; composed of compact bone and contains the medullary cavity.

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What is the epiphysis of a long bone?

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The end parts of a long bone, made mostly of spongy bone with red marrow, capped with articular cartilage.

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What is the metaphysis of a long bone?

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The region between the diaphysis and epiphysis; contains the growth plate in growing bones.

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What is articular cartilage and its function?

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Hyaline cartilage covering the epiphysis at joints; reduces friction and absorbs shock.

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What is the periosteum?

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A dense connective tissue membrane covering the outer surface of bone (except at joints); involved in growth and repair.

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What is the medullary cavity?

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The hollow center of the diaphysis; contains yellow marrow (fat storage).

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What is the endosteum?

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A thin membrane lining the inner bone surfaces; involved in bone growth and repair.

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What is the function of collagen fibers in bone?

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They give bone flexibility and tensile strength.