Bone Anatomy: Diaphysis, Epiphyses, and Metaphyses

The proximal and distal ends of the bone with a thin outer layer of compact bone and a center of spongy bone

The area where cartilage is replaced by bone via ossification in a growing animal

The shaft of the bone consisting of compact bone, a central medullary canal, and spongy bone at the ends (correct)

The regions where the diaphysis joins the epiphyses, including the epiphyseal plate

The regions where the diaphysis joins the epiphyses

The area where cartilage is replaced by bone via ossification

The shaft of the bone consisting of compact bone

The proximal and distal ends of the bone with a thin outer layer of compact bone and a center of mostly spongy bone (correct)

The proximal and distal ends of the bone with a thin outer layer of compact bone

The shaft of the bone consisting of compact bone and a central medullary canal

The regions in mature bone where the diaphysis joins the epiphyses, including the epiphyseal plate (correct)

The area where cartilage is replaced by bone via ossification in a growing animal

<p>To allow for growth and ossification in a growing animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The epiphyses</p> Signup and view all the answers