Bones Middle School

What is the name given to the long, middle section of a long bone?

• diaphysis

• epiphyseal plate

• epipihyses

• periosteum

The tough layer of connective tissue surrounding the bone and allowing for attachment to tendons and ligaments is called:

• diaphysis

• epiphyseal plate

• epipihyses

• periosteum

The medullary cavity of an 8-year old boy’s femur would likely be filled with:

• periosteum

• compact bone tissue

• yellow bone marrow

• red bone marrow

The “little beams” that make up spongy bone are called:

• concentric lamellae

• trabeculae

• interstitial lamellae

• osteons

When a bone is broken, a large mass of blood forms that is called a(n):

• osteocyte

• osteoclast

• hematoma

• callus

What is the function of hydroxyapatite? a. to provide flexibility and keep bones from constantly breaking b. to form new osteocytes when a bone is broken c. to provide bone strength and hardness d. to reduce the amount of calcium in the blood

• to provide flexibility and keep bones from constantly breaking

• to form new osteocytes when a bone is broken

• to provide bone strength and hardness

• to reduce the amount of calcium in the blood

You haven’t been eating your vegetables or drinking milk. The calcium in your blood is, therefore, quite low. What hormone will break down your bone to put calcium back into your blood?

• PTH

• calcitonin

• osteoid

• hydroxyapatite

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Which types of joints are immovable or only slightly movable?

• synovial & cartilaginous

• cartilaginous & fibrous

• synovial & fibrous

• fibrous & irregular

Turning your head from side to side uses what type of joint?

• saddle

• pivot

• ball & socket

• hinge

Writing a letter uses all of the following types of joints EXCEPT:

• saddle

• pivot

• gliding

• hinge