Anatomy: Annotation of the long bone

What is the function of the epiphysis in long bones?

• A) Provides structural support
• B) Serves as a point for muscle attachment
• C) Facilitates smooth joint motion
• D) Supports blood cell production

Where is spongy bone primarily found in bones?

• A) In the shaft or central part
• B) At the rounded ends
• C) On the outer layer
• D) Inside the periosteum

What is the role of articular cartilage in joint health?

• A) Provides strength and support
• B) Reduces friction between bones
• C) Produces blood cells
• D) Forms the outer layer of bones

Which part of a long bone contains the medullary cavity?

• A) Epiphysis
• B) Spongy bone
• C) Diaphysis
• D) Periosteum

What structural units are responsible for the strength of compact bone?

• A) Osteocytes
• B) Blood vessels
• C) Nerves
• D) Marrow cavity

What is the main function of bone marrow?

• A) Facilitates muscle attachment
• B) Produces blood cells
• C) Provides cushioning in joints
• D) Forms the outer layer of bones

Where is the marrow cavity located within a long bone?

• A) In the periosteum
• B) In the epiphysis
• C) In the spongy bone
• D) In the diaphysis

What is the primary role of blood vessels in bone tissue?

• A) Provides oxygen to muscles
• B) Removes waste products and bring nutrients in return
• C) Facilitates joint movement
• D) Produces red blood cells

Which part of bone anatomy contains blood vessels, nerves, and cells involved in growth and repair?

• A) Compact bone
• B) Spongy bone
• C) Marrow cavity
• D) Periosteum