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A bone that has a wide surface is classified as a(an) _____bone The bones of the wrist are examples of _____bones. The bones of the thigh is an example of a(an)_____bone. vertebrae are examples of _____bone. The patella (kneecap) is an example a special type of short bone called a _____bones. The bones of the skull that form a protective covering for the brain are examples of _____bones. Distinguish between the epiphysis and the diaphysis of a long bone Describe where cartilage is found on the surface of a long bone Describe where the periosteum is found on the surface of a long bone.

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1. Flat

2. Short

3. Long bones

4. Irregular bones

5. Sesamoid bone

6. 8 flat bones

7. Epiphysis forms joints while the diaphysis does not , diaphysis is lined with compact bone , epiphysis is spongy bone .

8. They grow primarily by elongation of the diaphysis , with an epiphysis at each end of the growing bone . The ends of epiphysis are covered with hyaline cartilage (articular cartilage ) . The longitudinal growth of long bones is a result of endochondral classification at the epiphyseal plate .

9. The periosteum is found on the surface of a long bone hyaline cartilage covers the articular ends of a long bone . Dense irregular connective tissue comprises the periosteum that encloses the bone except for its articular ends .