Compact and Spongy Bone

Central canals contain _________ that nourish the cells of osteons.

• Food sources

• Marrow

• Blood vessels

• Oxygen

Bone structure reflects its function.

• True

• False

Which part of a long bone has the most spongy bone?

hint: this helps with shock absorption.

¿Qué parte de un hueso largo tiene el hueso más esponjoso?

pista: esto ayuda con la absorción de impactos.

• periosteum

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• bone marrow

Which of the following is a function of the bone?

• internal support and protection

• provide attachment for muscles

• calcium and phosphate storage

• red blood cell formation

Which of the following substances make up the major portion of bone?

• collagen

• hydroxyapatite

• osteocytes

• osteoblasts

Which of the following connective tissue membranes cover the surface of mature bones?

• periosteum

• perichondrium

• hyaline cartilage

• fibroblasts

What type of lamellae is found in osteons?

• circumferential lamellae

• concentric lamellae

• insterstitial lamellae

• cuboidal lamellae

What is the primary function of compact bone in the human body?

• Support and protection

• Blood cell production

• Mineral storage

• Shock absorption

Which type of bone tissue is characterized by a porous, honeycomb structure?

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Cortical bone

• Dense bone

Where is spongy bone primarily located in long bones?

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Metaphysis

• Periosteum