Question

In a long bone, such as the femur, the spongy, wide part on the end is called the:

Answer 1

In a long bone like the femur, the spongy, wide part at the end is called the **epiphysis**. The epiphysis is typically composed of spongy bone and is surrounded by a thin layer of compact bone. It is the region where the bone articulates with other bones at a joint.