Skeletal System Physiology Test

Front

Where is spongy bone located?

Back

Spongy bone is primarily located in the epiphysis of long bones.

Front

The process of bone forming from cartilage is called?

Back

The process of bone forming from cartilage is called ossification.

Front

What is the shaft of a long bone called?

Back

The shaft of a long bone is called the diaphysis.

Front

What is a part of a bone that sticks out called?

Back

A part of a bone that sticks out is called a process.

Front

Give an example of a sesamoid bone.

Back

An example of a sesamoid bone is the patella.

Front

What is the function of the medullary cavity?

Back

The medullary cavity stores bone marrow and is involved in the production of blood cells.

Front

What type of bone is primarily responsible for strength and support?

Back

Compact bone is primarily responsible for strength and support.

Front

What is the role of osteoblasts in bone physiology?

Back

Osteoblasts are cells that synthesize new bone tissue.

Front

What is the difference between the epiphysis and diaphysis?

Back

The epiphysis is the end part of a long bone, while the diaphysis is the shaft or central part.

Front

What is the significance of the epiphyseal plate?

Back

The epiphyseal plate is where bone growth occurs in length during development.