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| Describe the first layer of bone directly under the skin. |
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Periosteum: Fibrous layer. Atrophies with celluar death. Surrounds bone holding the skin and veins. |
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| Inflammation and tearing of the connective tissue called periosteum. Also known as 'shin splints'. Results after chronic impact of running creating mirco-fractures and an aching pain, soreness.tenderness and swelling. |
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| Also known as Compact Bone. Second layer between periosteum and spongy bone. |
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| Also known as cancellous or trabecular bone. Third layer of bone between the Medullary Cavity and the Cortical bone. |
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| [image]The bony webbing that makes up the spongy bone (cancellous bone) layer. |
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| Middle layer of bone. cavity containing the bone marrow. |
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