Ch 6.3-Bone Structure. Macroscopic Structure -Diaphysis (growing between) -Bone’s shaft; main...

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Macroscopic Structure -Periosteum (peri- = around) -Dense connective tissue surrounding bone -Stimulates bone growth → thickness -Protects, repairs, nourishes, attaches -Medullary (marrow) cavity -Hollow space containing yellow marrow -Endosteum (endo- = within) -Thin layer lining medullary cavity -Contains bone-forming cells Articular cartilage Endosteum Medullary cavity Periosteum Articular cartilage Proximal epiphysis Metaphysis Diaphysis Metaphysis Distal epiphysis Humerus