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The epiphysis is the end of long bones and they are made of hard bone on the outside and spongy bone on the inside.

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What does spongy bone do and where is is found?

Spongy bone is found in the epiphysis part of bone


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 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.


End of long bone secondary bone?

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When the epiphysis closes on a bone, the bone can no longer grow in length. The closure of the epiphysis marks the end of longitudinal bone growth, but the bone can still increase in thickness through a process called appositional growth.


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 is the relationship between Diaphysis and Epiphysis?

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What is an epiphysis?

The epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone.


What is at the end of bones?

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What makes up the interior of the epiphysis of the long bone?

Cancellous or spongy bone.


Where is spongy bone located in the bone?

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What is the expanded region of a long bone consisting of spongy bone called?

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