7-24 Bone

EPIPHYSEAL DISC – 1
Main components of the knee:
– the epiphyses of the two bones involved in the knee joint shown in this figura are formed mostly by hyaline cartilage, as the bones are from very young animal.
– the meniscus located between the two epiphyses.
– the diaphysis of one of the bones.
– a joint capsule that lines the joint and helps hold the bones in position.
– striated skeletal muscle surrounding the bone.
– a band of cartilage between the epiphysis and the diaphysis.

Knee. Staining: HE. Magnification: Very small

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