Long Bones

What are the ends of a long bone called?

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• periosteum

• endosteum

What is the inner lining of the long bone?

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• periosteum

• endosteum

The porous bone usually at the epiphysis where red bone marrow is found is called:

• spongy bone

• medullary cavity

• yellow marrow

• articular cartilage

Where are red blood cells, platelets and some white blood cells produced?

• medullary cavity

• spongy bone

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

Which of the following is a long bone?

• scapula

• femur

• vertebrae

• rib

In long bones, where is fat stored?

• red marrow

• spongy bone

• yellow marrow

• medullary cavity

This part of the long bone is in the center, contains yellow marrow, fat cells, and blood vessels:

• endosteum

• periosteum

• spongy bone

• medullary cavity