Bone Structure and Functions Quiz

Identify the six major structures of a typical long bone and the parts of flat bone.

• Diaphysis, epiphysis, metaphysis, periosteum, endosteum, medullary cavity

• Cortex, medulla, nucleus, cytoplasm, membrane, wall

• Head, neck, shaft, base, tip, core

• Surface, depth, height, width, length, breadth

Identify each of the major constituents of bone as a tissue and discuss how structural organization contributes to function.

• Osteocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, collagen fibers, mineral matrix

• Neurons, glial cells, synapses, axons, dendrites

• Epithelial cells, connective tissue, muscle fibers, nerve endings

• Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma, hemoglobin

Identify by name and discuss each of the major components of a haversian system.

• Osteons, Lamellae, Canaliculi, Lacunae

• Trabeculae, Periosteum, Endosteum, Marrow

• Epiphysis, Diaphysis, Metaphysis, Periosteum

• Osteoblasts, Osteoclasts, Osteocytes, Chondrocytes

What function of bone involves the storage of minerals?

• Protection

• Movement

• Mineral storage

• Support

Which bones are located in the wrist?

• Carpal bones

• Tarsal bones

• Metacarpal bones

• Phalanges

What is the name of the bone that forms the knee cap?

• Patella

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Radius

What is the shape description for short bones?

• Cylindrical

• Box-like

• Flat, sheet-like

• Seed-like

Flat bones are described as:

• Cylindrical

• Box-like

• Flat, sheet-like

• Varied shapes

Which bone is an example of a sesamoid bone?

• Humerus

• Patella

• Sternum

• Vertebra

Which part of the long bone is primarily composed of spongy bone?

• Diaphysis

• Epiphysis

• Periosteum

• Medullary cavity