Byu pdbio 220 ch 1 7 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

10 parts of a long bone with description - Answer -compact bone (cortical bone): thick bone found on the shaft -spongy bone (cancellous bone): bone with sponge-like holes found on the ends -diaphysis: middle portion of the bone -epiphysis: ends of the bone -metaphysis: epiphyseal plate or line where middle portion meets end portions -apophysis: bony projections that serve as ligament/tendon attachment sites -articular cartilage: protective cartilage at the joints -medullary cavity: cente...