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OSTEOSARCOMA

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

PARTS FUNCTION

Diaphysis (Shaft)

 Compact bone Hard dense part of the bone and does not bend

 Spongy Bone Covers medullary Cavity

Epiphysis (End of the long bone)

 Epiphyseal Plates Growth of plates; Contains red marrow

 Medullary Activity Hallow space; Contains yellow marrow

Tissue of the bone

 Periosteum Outer covering of the bone

 Endosteum Lines the medullary Cavity

Bone Marrow

 Red bone marrow responsible for the production of blood cells

 Yellow bone marrow functions as fat storage

Articular Cartilage provide protection at movable joints

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