Ch. 6-Introduction to the Skeletal system

The shaft or main portion of the bone is called_____.

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• metaphysis

• growth plate

The ends of the bone are called _____.

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• metaphysis

• growth plate

The region that includes the epiphyseal plate where cartilage is replaced in bone is called_____.

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• hypodermis

• metaphysis

The thin layer of _____cartilage covers the end of a bone where a joint forms.

• hyaline

• epithelial

• dense

• shock

The increased action of _____will _____blood calcium levels.

• osteoblasts; increase

• osteoclasts; increase

• osteoclasts; decrease

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The membrane lining the inside of the medullary cavity is called _____.

• periosteum

• haversian canal

• endosteum

• spongy bone

The membrane that is firmly attached to the bone is called _____.

• haversian canal

• periosteum

• mucous membrane

• serous membrane

The canal of blood vessels and nerves running longitudinally through the bone is called _____.

• haversian canal

• canaliculi

• spongy bone

• compact bone

___is the site for blood production.

• heart

• blood vessels

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

Osteoblasts develop into _____.

• osteocytes

• osteoclasts

• articular cartilage

• blood

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