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the endosteum is a thin membrane that lines the internal surface while compact bone forms the outer shell of the bone(the part we see) and shafts in long bones e.g femur

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What is in the middle of a long bone?

A long bone consists of: Periosteum, articular cartilage, medullary cavity, endosteum, cancellous bone, blood vessels, and compact bone.


Difference between periosteum and endosteum?

The periosteum is a dense membrane of connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones, while the endosteum is a thin layer of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of bones. The periosteum is involved in bone growth, repair, and nutrition, while the endosteum is involved in bone remodeling and repair.


What is the inner membrane bone called?

This is endosteum.Endosteum.


What lines the holes of spongy bones?

Endosteum tissue lines the openings in spongy bone.


Do flat bones consist of compact bone sandwiched between spongy bone?

The compact bone surrounds the spongy bone and provides structure for the body.


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 location of osteoclasts?

Osteoclasts break down bone (osteo-=bone, -clast=breaks) and osteoblasts build bone. (-blast=builder). This osteoclasts is on the surface of the bone. Usually breaking down and building up of bone is in equilibrium.


What is the function of the endosteum?

The endosteum is a thin membrane that lines the inner surface of bones. Its main functions are to contribute to bone growth, repair, and remodeling by containing bone-forming cells called osteoblasts and bone-resorbing cells called osteoclasts. Additionally, the endosteum plays a role in regulating the transport of nutrients and waste products in and out of the bone.


What is the medical term meaning inner covering of the bone?

Endosteum


What is the medical term meaning structure within a bone?

The endosteum.


What is the name of membrane that lines the medullary canal?

It is the endosteum.


What are 4 layers of bones?

The four main layers of bones are the periosteum (outer layer), compact bone (dense and hard layer), spongy bone (porous inner layer), and bone marrow (innermost layer responsible for blood cell production).