gross structure of a long bone

• Diaphysis – the central shaft
• Epiphysis – the ends of a long bone
• Articular cartilage – covers the ends of the

  epiphyses where the bones join with other bones
• Epiphyseal plate – it is where the bones grows in length
• Periosteum - dense fibrous membrane covering the surfaces of bones
• Endosteum – connective tissue membranes that line the surface of the medullary cavity