Introduction to the Skeletal System

Articular cartilage forms the joint surface on what part of the long bone?

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• marrow

• spongy bone

What attaches bone to bone?

• cartiilage

• tendons

• ligaments

• muscles

Where is fat stored in a long bone?

• diaphysis

• red bone marrow

• yellow bone marrow

• periosteum

Where are red blood cells made in a long bone?

• diaphysis

• red bone marrow

• yellow bone marrow

• periosteum

Osteocytes are

• mature bone cells.

• very active when blood calcium levels are low.

• bone building cells.

• cell that breaks down bone.

Osteoclasts are

• mature bone cells.

• very active when blood calcium levels are low.

• bone building cells.

• cells that break down bone.

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Osteoblasts are

• mature bone cells.

• very active when blood calcium levels are low.

• bone building cells.

• cells that break down bone.

A?

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• epiphyseal line(s)

• articular cartilage

B?

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• epiphyseal line(s)

• articular cartilage

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H?

• yellow bone marrow

• medullary canal

• compact bone

• periosteum