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09/24/2006
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Term
How many kinds of bone are there?
 Definition
4 types
-long
-short
-irregular
-flat
Term
Medullary Cavity
 Definition
Hollow area inside the diaphysis of a bone.
Term
Articular Cartilage
 Definition
A thin layer of cartilage covering each epiphysis
Term
Endosteum
 Definition
Lines the medullary cavity
Term
Hematopoesis
 Definition
The process of blood cell formation
Term
Red bone marrow
 Definition
blood cell formation is a vital process
Term
Periosteum
 Definition
strong fibrous membrane that covers a long bone except at joint surfaces
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