Bone Anatomy

What bone shape is the sacrum?

• Flat

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

What bone shape are the vertebrae?

• Flat

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

What is the long shaft of a bone called?

• Epiphysis

• Medullary Cavity

• Periosteum

• Diaphysis

Which type of bone is hard, dense and composed of osteons?

• Spongy Bone

• Compact Bone

• Yellow Bone Marrow

• Periosteum

What type of cartilage is found at the ends of long bones, between joints?

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Periosteum

What is the function of the periosteum?

• Support and resist stress

• Reduce the weight of the skeleton

• Resist stress from multiple directions

• Helps with repair & maintenance of bone

What bone shape is the frontal bone of the skull?

• Flat

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

What bone shape are the ribs?

• Flat

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

What bone shape are the metatarsals?

• Flat

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

What bone shape are the carpals?

• Flat

• Long

• Short

• Irregular