Chapter 8, Problem 4GFLB

Summary Introduction

To determine: What layer is made up of a very thin layer of spongy bone and a thick layer of compact bone.

Introduction: Long bones are typically found in the upper and lower extremities such as thighs and arms. They are the hard and dense bones that provide structure, strength, and mobility to the body. The gross anatomy of long bones includes epiphysis, diaphysis, endosteum, articular cartilage, medullary cavity, compact bone, spongy bone, metaphysis, and periosteum.