Match each bone structure with its corresponding description.
-tubelike hollow space in long bones
A)Periosteum
B)Endosteum
C)Epiphyses
D)Diaphysis
E)Medullary cavity
F)Articular cartilage

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The medullary cavity is the tubelike hollow space found in the diaphysis, or the shaft, of long bones.

Answer: F
 Articular cartilage is a smooth, rubbery substance that covers the ends of long bones where they articulate, or join, with other bones.

Answer: D
 The diaphysis is the long, tubular shaft of a long bone that contains the medullary cavity.

Answer: A
 The periosteum is a fibrous membrane that covers the outer surface of bones and serves as an attachment site for tendons and ligaments.

Answer: B
 The endosteum is a thin layer of connective tissue that lines the medullary cavity and covers the inner surfaces of bones.

Answer: C
 The epiphyses are the rounded ends of long bones that articulate, or join, with other bones to form joints.

Match Each Bone Structure with Its Corresponding Description