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Notes #10
Anatomy of the Bones
Term | Definition |
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Red bone marrow | creates red blood cells |
Yellow bone marrow | made up of fatty tissue |
Periosteum | the outside of the bone |
osteo- | prefix meaning bone |
epiphyseal line | where growth of the bone stems from |
long bones | bones like the ribs, femur, humerus, ulna, and tibia |
short bones | bones found in the wrist, hand, ankle, and foot that are small and cubed shape |