Intro to bones and bone markings

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

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The primary mineral stored by compact bone is

• Calcium
• Selenium
• Zinc
• Magnesium

The ends of the long bone are anatomically referred to as the: 

• Epiphyseal plate 
• Medulary Cavity 
• Periosteum 
• Epiphysis 

OUTER COVERING OF BONE THAT COVERS DIAPHYSIS AND IS LOCATION WHERE MUSCLES ATTACH

• ARTICULAR CARTILAGE
• OSTEON
• HAVERSIAN CANAL
• PERIOSTEUM

Covering on the end of the bones as represented in structure D. Also on the end of B.  Provides protection

• red bone marrow
• yellow bone marrow
• articular cartilage
• medullary cavity

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A round or oval opening through a bone

• process

• foramen

• fissure

• tuberosity