AP ch 7 - bone anatomy 7.1

An osteocyte "lives" in __.

• lacunae
• lamellae
• Haversian canals
• Volkmann's canals

Canaliculi are for 

• providing protection 
• housing osteocytes
• providing nourishment
• holding bone together

Mature bone cells that live in tiny cavities within the bone are called?

• osteocytes
• osteoblasts
• osteoclasts
• osteons

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

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

• Epiphyseal plate

• Medulary Cavity

• Periosteum

• Epiphysis

Which of these is a long bone?

• Femur
• Patella
• Scapula
• Carpal

What is the white, flexible material found on the ends of bones that helps absorb impacts?

• Epiphsyis

• Diaphysis

• Cartilage

• White Blood Cells

Also called the Haversian system, what is the basic building unit of bone?

• Periosteum

• Osteon

• Bone Marrow

• Endosteum