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What is the term for the membrane around the shaft of a long bone?
The periosteum is the membrane around the shaft of a long bone.
What is the medical term meaning bone shaft?
diaphysis
What is the medical term meaning shaft of a bone?
Diaphysis
What is the scientific term for bone end?
The scientific term for bone end is "epiphysis." This is the rounded end of a long bone that forms a joint with another bone.
What is the scientific term for hipbone?
innominate bone or coxal bone
What is the scientific term for the thigh bone?
femur
The medical term for the end region of a long bone?
The medical term for the end region of a long bone is the epiphysis. It is responsible for bone growth and connects to the shaft of the bone through the metaphysis.
What is the term for the region where the shaft joins the extremity of a mature bone?
MethaphysisMetaphysis- Greg U.
What is the scientific word of collar bone?
The Medical term for the Collar Bone is called the 'CLAVICLE'.The clavicle or the collarbone makes up the top part of the pectoral (shoulder) girdle.
What type of bone makes up the shaft of a long bone?
bone marrow is in the center of the bone shaft
Is the shaft the longest portion of a long bone?
No, the shaft is not the longest portion of a long bone. The shaft is the main middle part of the bone, also known as the diaphysis. The long bones have a shaft (diaphysis), and two ends (epiphyses) that may be longer in length compared to the shaft.
What is the anatomical name for the shaft of a long bone and for its ends?
The shaft of a long bone- diaphysis The head(s) of a long bone- epiphysis
