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Bone Marrow
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Site of blood cell production
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Ossification
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Gradual process of forming of bones
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Cartilage
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Strong flexible connective tissue
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Osteoblasts
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Immature bone cells
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Osteocytes
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Mature bone cells
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Articular cartilage
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Covering on epiphysis of bone made up of cartilage, prevents bone rubbing on bone
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Cancellous bone
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Spongy bone, found inside the bone
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Compact bone
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Dense or hard exterior of surface bone
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Cortical bone
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Dense or hard exterior of surface of bone
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Diaphysis
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Central shaft of bone
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Epiphysis
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Widening at end of bone
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Flat bones
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Plate shaped, ex. sternum, scapulae, pelvis
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Irregular bone
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Irregular shape, ex. vertebrae
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Long bones
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Longer than they are wide ex. femur, humerus
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Medullary cavity
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Center of the diaphysis part of bone
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