Long Bone Anatomy Quiz

The area of bone between the diaphysis (shaft) and epiphysis (ends) of a long bone.

Portion of a long bone, adjacent to the epiphyseal cartilage plate.

The cartilage separating the diaphysis from the epiphysis in growing bones.

Hyaline cartilage covering the ends of long bones, where they articulate (join).

A type of strong but flexible cartilage that forms the covering on the bone ends.

The central cavity within the diaphysis of long bones that houses bone marrow.

The expanded ends of long bones.

The main part of a long bone.

The location where bone grows in length.

The smooth cartilage covering bone ends for joint movement.