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What is the function of the periosteum in bone structure?
What is the function of the periosteum in bone structure?
Which part of a growing long bone is responsible for increasing its length?
Which part of a growing long bone is responsible for increasing its length?
What is the function of articular cartilage in long bones?
What is the function of articular cartilage in long bones?
Where is the epiphyseal plate of cartilage located in relation to the diaphysis and epiphysis?
Where is the epiphyseal plate of cartilage located in relation to the diaphysis and epiphysis?
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Which structure is rich in blood vessels and covers the surface of bones except their articular ends?
Which structure is rich in blood vessels and covers the surface of bones except their articular ends?
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What is the part of diaphysis near the epiphyseal plate of cartilage called?
What is the part of diaphysis near the epiphyseal plate of cartilage called?
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What does the presence of an epiphyseal plate of cartilage indicate about bone growth?
What does the presence of an epiphyseal plate of cartilage indicate about bone growth?
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What arteries supply blood to bones?
What arteries supply blood to bones?
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What is the name of the artery that enters the shaft of a bone through the nutrient foramen?
What is the name of the artery that enters the shaft of a bone through the nutrient foramen?
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What is responsible for increasing the breadth (diameter) of a bone by depositing new bone on its surface?
What is responsible for increasing the breadth (diameter) of a bone by depositing new bone on its surface?
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