Chapter 7 - Skeletal System - Mastery Test

Which of the following tissues is/are found in bones?

There is more than one correct answer.

• Cartilage

• Nervous tissue

• Fibrous connective tissue

• Blood

A bone with a long longitudinal axis and expanded ends is classified as what type of bone?

• Short

• Long

• Flat

• Sesamoid

Ribs are examples of which classification of bones?

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Sesamoid

The "shaft" of a long bone is known as the what?

• Epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Lacunae

• Central canal

Which of the following statements regarding the periosteum is/are correct?

There are 2 correct answers

• The periosteum contains nerve tissue and is responsible for feeling in the bone

• The fibers of the periosteum are continuous with ligaments and tendons

• The metabolic activity of the bone occurs in the periosteum

• The periosteum has an important role in bone formation and repair

The function of a bony process is to provide a...

• Passage for blood vessels

• Place of attachment for tendons and ligaments

• Smooth surface for articulation with another bone

• Location for exchange of electrolytes

Bone that consists of tightly packed osseous tissue is what type of bone?

• Compact

• Loose

• Thick

• Thin

Bone that consists of numerous bony plates that are separated by irregular spaces is what type of bone?

• Spongy

• Thick

• Thin

• Compact

The medullary cavity is filled with...

• Spongy bone

• Fatty connective tissue

• Marrow

• Collagen

The extracellular material of bone is...

• Collagen and inorganic salt

• Fibroblasts and organic pepper

• Osteoblasts and organic salt

• Elastic and inorganic salt