Bone Anatomy

The shaft of the bone is also called the

• epiphysis
• diaphysis
• endosteum
• periosteum

The hardest, most dense part of the bone tissue is the

• periosteum
• spongy bone
• osteoblast
• compact bone

What are functions of the skeleton?

• Protection
• Blood cell production
• Movement
• All of these

Which of these is a long bone?

• Femur
• Patella
• Scapula
• Carpal

Which of these is an irregular bone(s)?

• Pelvis
• Humerus
• Phalanges
• Tarsals

Which of these is a flat bone?

• Vertebra
• Tibia
• Fibula
• Frontal

The primary mineral stored by compact bone is

• Calcium
• Selenium
• Zinc
• Magnesium

This type of bone is porous, allowing blood vessels to move through it and containing bone marrow.

• Compact Bone
• Spongy or Cancellous Bone

This type of bone is solid throughout except for the central canals and lacunae.

• Compact Bone
• Spongy or Cancellous Bone

Which of the following is filled with yellow marrrow? 

• medulary cavity
• spongy bone
• periosteum
• compact bone