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The epiphyses of a long bone are the rounded ends that articulate with adjacent bones at joints. They are typically covered with articular cartilage, which reduces friction and absorbs shock during movement. The epiphyses contain spongy bone, which houses red marrow responsible for blood cell production. In growing bones, the epiphyseal plate, or growth plate, is located between the epiphysis and the diaphysis, allowing for bone lengthening.

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Where in long bone is spongy bone located?

It is located in the interior of the bone. Particularly in the Proximal and Distal epiphyisis.


What is the end of the long bone is called?

The end of a long bone is called epiphyses (singular: epiphysis).


The ends of the long bone are called?

Epiphyses. (Diaphysis is the middle part). You might also be asking the name of the knobby parts on the ends, which articulate with the next bone and make up the joint: those are 'condyles'.


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


Where is the diaphysis?

is the shaft of any long bone located between epiphyses


Is the bone marrow located in the epiphysis?

No. The bone marrow is mostly encased within the shaft or inside the bone. The epiphyses are at the ends of a bone.


What is the rounded end of the bone called?

Epiphyses is the word used for the distal and proximal ends of long bones. The epiphysis contains red bone marrow.


What is the difference between epiphysis and diaphysis?

An epiphysis is the end of a long bone (the head) whereas the diaphysis is the shaft of the long bone. These two sections are connected by what's called the mataphysis (the widening of the bone towards the head).Epiphysis is an expanded portion at the end of the bone. Diaphysis is the shaft of the bone.


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 growing end of a bone called?

In the long bones of children it is called an epiphysial growth plate which is a layer of hyaline cartilage located in the metaphysis which is between the epiphysis (the end of the bone) and diaphysis (the middle of the bone/shaft of the bone).


What is the primary ossification center of bone?

Secondary ossification centers appear in the epiphyses.


The porous bone found in the ends of long bones is called?

The porous bone found in the ends of long bones is called spongy bone, also known as cancellous bone. It is less dense than compact bone and has a honeycomb-like structure that provides support while allowing flexibility. Spongy bone contains bone marrow, where blood cells are produced.