A long bone is covered externally with a sheath called the __________,whereas the marrow cavity is lined with the __________.
A) epiphysis;diaphysis
B) diaphysis;epiphysis
C) compact bone;spongy bone
D) periosteum;endosteum
E) endosteum;periosteum

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The external covering of a long bone is called the periosteum, while the lining of the marrow cavity is called the endosteum.

A Long Bone Is Covered Externally with a Sheath Called