Unit 3 Test Review

Front

What is the anatomical name for the growth plate?

Back

Epiphyseal Plate

Front

What connects ribs to the sternum?

Back

Costal Cartilage

Front

What classification of bone is flat?

Back

Flat Bone

Front

True or False: Blood cells are produced in yellow bone marrow.

Back

False

Front

What type of joint is a saddle joint?

Back

A joint that allows movement in two planes, resembling a saddle.

Front

What is the function of the epiphyseal plate?

Back

It allows for the growth of long bones during childhood.

Front

What type of cartilage is found in the joints?

Back

Hyaline Cartilage

Front

What is the primary function of red bone marrow?

Back

To produce blood cells.

Front

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

Back

Compact bone and spongy bone.

Front

What is the diaphysis of a long bone?

Back

The shaft or central part of a long bone.