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What is a cyst found at the end of long bones?

a bursasolitary bone cyst a pathologic bone space in the metaphyses of long bones of growing children; it may be either empty or filled with fluid and have a delicate connective tissue lining.


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.


Which bone has long longitudinal axis and expanded ends?

The humerus is a bone in the upper arm that has a long longitudinal axis with expanded ends where it articulates with the scapula at the shoulder joint and the radius and ulna at the elbow joint.


What is the relationship between Diaphysis and Epiphysis?

The epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone, at its joint with adjacent bone.


What is a strong fibrous membrane covering a long bone except at joint surfaces?

The periosteum is a strong fibrous membrane that covers the long bone except at joint surfaces. It plays a crucial role in bone formation, repair, and nourishment.


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 does the epiphysis do?

The epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone that forms a joint with another bone. It plays a crucial role in bone growth and development by producing new bone tissue and helping to regulate the overall length of the bone during growth. Additionally, the epiphysis contributes to joint stability and movement.


What type of bone is the diaphysis of a long bone?

You have a primary cartilaginous joint between epiphysis and diaphysis. There is a plate of cartilage between the two. That make it possible for the bone to grow in length. This plate of cartilage is replaced by the bone tissue as the growth ceases.


What is the structure of a long bone?

The long bone consists of the epiphysis and diaphysis. The epiphysis is the end part of the long bone and the diaphysis is the shaft of the long bone. In the shaft of the long bone, there is yellow bone marrow which stores fat in adults and produces white blood cells. In the end parts of the long bone is red bone marrow which makes red blood cells. On one end of the long bone, where there is the joint, it is covered with smooth cartilage. Surrounding the outer surface of the bone is a tough membrane called periosteum. Just beneath the membrane and above the bone tissue is compact bone tissue.


What type of bone is the collar bone?

The mandible is found in the jaw and is part of the skull so can be classed as a flat bone but has also been described as irregular due to the shape. The clavicle is a flat bone and supports the shoulder but again other sources have described it as a short bone. Conflicting evidence for each sorry.


Is your knee cap bone?

The bone inferior to your patella is the tibia.


Where is the distal epiphysis?

The distal epiphysis is the end of a long bone that is farthest from the center of the body, like the end of the femur near the knee joint. It is covered with articular cartilage and plays a role in joint formation and movement.