Skeletal System- Parts of the Skeleton

Set: Skeletal System- Parts of the Skeleton

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	Term	Definition
	diaphysis	Shaft of long bone (hollow and cylindrical).
	epiphyses	Ends of long bone (contains red marrow).
	medullary cavity	Center of shaft, filled with yellow bone marrow, which is mostly fat cells, also cells that form white blood cells.
	endosteum	Lines marrow cavity.
	compact bone	Shaft is made of this.
	spongy bone	Ends of bone are made of these. Ends contain red marrow where red blood cells are made.
	periosteum	Tough, outside covering of bone- contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves.
	tendons	Fibrous cords that connect muscle to bone.
	ligaments	Fibrous bands that connect bones and cartilage.
	axial skeleton	Skull, spinal column, ribs, sternum, hyoid.
	appendicular skeleton	Shoulder girdle, arms, pelvis, legs.