Anatomy of Bones Quiz

What is the term for the outer layer of the bone, as shown in the diagram?

• Endosteum

• Periosteum

• Medullary cavity

• Epiphyseal line

Which part of the bone contains the yellow bone marrow?

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

• Medullary cavity

• Periosteum

What is the name of the fibers indicated in the diagram that connect the periosteum to the compact bone?

• Epiphyseal fibers

• Medullary fibers

• Perforating (Sharpey's) fibers

• Articular fibers

Where is the articular cartilage located on a long bone?

• At the end of the diaphysis

• Inside the medullary cavity

• Covering the spongy bone

• At the ends of the epiphysis

Identify the part labeled 'D' in the diagram.

• Epiphysial Line

• Diaphysis

• Periosteum

• Medullary cavity

What does the label 'E' represent in the diagram?

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

• Articular cartilage

• Epiphyseal line

Which part is indicated by the label 'F'?

• Epiphyseal line

• Medullary cavity

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

The label 'D' in the diagram refers to which of the following?

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

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What are the rod or plate-like structures in spongy bone called?

• Osteons

• Haversian systems

• Trabeculae

• Lamellae

What is the name of the structural unit of compact bone?

• Osteocyte

• Lacuna

• Osteon

• Canaliculus