Skeletal Quiz 1

THE MAIN DIFFERENCE B/TN ENDOCHONDRAL BONES AND INTRAMEMBRANEOUS BONES IS THAT ENDOCHONDRAL BONES…

Answer explanation

Endochondral bones develop from cartilage, while intramembranous bones develop directly from mesenchymal cells.

DEFINE: OSTEOCYTE

Answer explanation

Osteocyte is a type of bone cell.

DEFINE: OSSIFICATION

Answer explanation

Ossification is the process of bone formation.

DEFINE: MATRIX/OSTEOID

Answer explanation

Matrix/osteoid refers to the non-living component of bone tissue that provides structural support. It is composed of collagen fibers and minerals. N/A is not a valid answer choice.

DEFINE: OSTEOBLAST

Answer explanation

Osteoblasts are cells responsible for bone formation.

DEFINE: OSTEOCLAST

Answer explanation

Osteoclasts are cells that break down bone tissue. They are responsible for bone resorption and remodeling.

CHONDROBLASTS MAKE

Answer explanation

Chondroblasts produce cartilage.

WHAT ARE THE THREE PARTS OF THE LONG BONE? WHERE IS EACH PART LOCATED (directional term) "closest to attachment/top"/entire name

Answer explanation

The three parts of a long bone are the diaphysis (shaft), epiphysis (ends), and metaphysis (between diaphysis and epiphysis). The diaphysis is located closest to the attachment/top.

"furthest from attachment/bottom"/entire name

Answer explanation

The term 'furthest from attachment/bottom' refers to the distal end of an object or structure.

WHICH CAVITY IS FILLED WITH MARROW?

Answer explanation

The medullary cavity is filled with marrow.