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The cartilage at the end of a long bone is articular cartilage. The end of the humerus is the humeral head. The entire region of a long bones end is the epiphysis and occurs at both ends.
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What term is defined as a band of connective tissue that joins the end of one to another?
Ligaments connect bone to bone. Tendons connect muscle to bone.
What is the term for the end of a bone that is closest to the mid line of the body?
The term for the end of a bone closest to the midline of the body is called the "proximal end."
The medical term for the end region of a long bone?
epiphysis-the end of a bone
What is the scientific term for bone end?
epiphysis
What is another name for bone end?
Epiphysis
What is a condyle?
A rounded prominence at the end of a bone, most often for articulation with another bone.
What is the term for the end of a bone that is closet to the mid line of the body?
Medial
Which structures connect one bone to another?
A Ligament is a flexible tissue that connects bone end to bone end. Also tendons attach mucle to bone
What is the cylindrical bone end fits into the trough shape of another bone called?
Hinge joints include a cylindrical bone end that fits into a groove, called a trochlea, on the other bone. One example is your elbow.
What is the part of long bone that form a joint with another bone?
The epiphysis is the end of the long bone whereas the diaphysis is the shaft or body.
What term is used to describe the measured distance from one end to another?
The term length is used to describe the measured distance from one end to another.
What is the medical term meaning the ends of a bone?
EphypisisIf it's a long bone like the humerus or femur the term is "epiphysis"The 'epi' part means on top of or upon, while 'physis' means growth.epiphysisEpiphysis.
