Questions and Answers
What is the part of the diaphysis that lies adjacent to the epiphyseal cartilage called?
Metaphysis
What covers the articular surfaces of the ends of long bones?
Hyaline cartilage
What is the central cavity of long bones containing bone marrow called?
Marrow cavity
What separates the diaphysis from the epiphysis during the growing phase?
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Study Notes
Long Bone Structure
- The part of the diaphysis that lies adjacent to the epiphyseal cartilage is called the metaphysis.
- Articular cartilage covers the articular surfaces of the ends of long bones.
- The central cavity of long bones containing bone marrow is called the medullary cavity.
- The epiphyseal cartilage separates the diaphysis from the epiphysis during the growing phase.
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