Bones Review

Which type of bone cells are responsible for bone formation?

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Osteoclasts

What is the outer layer of a bone called?

• periosteum

• epiphysis

• medullary cavity

• endosteum

What is the inner, spongy part of a bone called?

• compact bone

• marrow

• cortical bone

• trabecular bone

What are the two main types of bone tissue?

• dense bone and porous bone

• hard bone and soft bone

• compact bone and spongy bone

• solid bone and hollow bone

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

• Bone formation

• Bone growth

• Bone resorption

• Bone repair

What is the process called when a broken bone heals and reforms?

• bone remodeling

• bone regeneration

• bone restructuring

• bone reconstruction

What is the scientific term for the collarbone?

• humerus

• scapula

• femur

• clavicle

What is the purpose of bone marrow?

• To produce and store blood cells

• To produce and store fat cells.

• To regulate body temperature.

• To aid in digestion.

What are the three main types of bone fractures?

• Closed fracture, Open fracture, Greenstick fracture

• Avulsion fracture

• Hairline fracture

• Comminuted fracture

The palatine process is an aspect of the ____ bone.

• Maxillary

• Lacrimal

• Palatine

• Zygomatic