Bone Anatomy Quiz

A child severely fractures the epiphyseal plate in their femur. What area of the bone's development might this affect?

• Width

• Length

• Density

Which bone cells are derived from osteoblasts?

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Osteogenic cells

• Osteoclasts

Which bone type has an irregular organization of collagen fibers?

• Osteon

• Spongy

• Lamellar

• Woven

Where is fat stored in long bones?

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Medullary cavity

• Metaphysis

What is the basic microscopic framework for spongy bone?

• Lamella

• Lacuna

• Trabecula

• Osteon

What is the space that houses osteocytes?

• Lamella

• Osteon

• Haversian canal

• Lacuna

Which bone cells are responsible for bone resorption?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteogenic cells

• Osteoblasts

• Osteocytes

What part of long bones stores yellow marrow?

• Medullary cavity

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

• Metaphysis

Which bone cells do not have a specific function?

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Osteogenic cells

• Osteoclasts

Where is red bone marrow found in an adult?

• Diaphysis

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Medullary cavity