The structure and growth of bones

In this topic

• The chemical composition of bone
• Under the microscope: bone tissue and types of bone
• The structure of a long bone
• Growth, strength and the healing of a fracture

Key terms

• Ossein
• Osteocyte
• Osteoblast
• Osteoclast
• Osteon
• Compact bone
• Spongy bone
• Periosteum
• Diaphysis
• Epiphysis
• Red bone marrow
• Growth (epiphyseal) plate

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