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What is the function of the epiphysis in a long bone?
To provide articulation and movement
Which structure is responsible for the growth in length of a long bone?
Epiphyseal cartilage
What is the function of the diaphysis in a long bone?
To house the medullary cavity and bone marrow
Which structure is responsible for increasing the diameter of a long bone?
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Where is the most active part of a long bone located?
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What is the function of the medullary cavity in a long bone?
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