Long Bone, Intro., Microscopic Quiz of the Skeletal System24

The shaft (C) of the long bone is called the ____

• periosteum
• epiphyses
• diaphysis
• osteon

The ends of the long bone (A) is called the ____

• periosteum
• epiphyses
• diaphysis
• osteon

Between the diaphysis and the epiphysis layers of the long bone is a thin layer of internal cartilage (G) called the ______________plate (growth plate)

• periosteum
• epiphyseal
• osteoclast
• osteon

Which is not considered a shape that is used for classifying bones?

• round bones
• long bones
• flat bones
• short bones
• irregular bones

The patella is classified as what type of bone?

• sesamoid bones
• round bones
• long bones
• flat bones
• short bones

The ends of bones are mostly covered in this type of tissue to prevent friction at the joints.

• Hyaline cartilage
• Articular cartilage
• Periosteum
• Spongy Bone

Bones are classified according to their

• Size
• Shape
• Location
• Color

The cavity within the diaphysis where blood cell formation occurs is ______________________.

• Osteon Cavity
• Periosteum Cavity
• Medullary Cavity
• Epiphyses Cavity

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

• thermoregulation and sensation
• protecting vital organs
• support (bearing the weight of the body)
• producing blood cells (hematopoiesis)
• storage of minerals and fat

Yellow bone marrow is mainly made up of _____

• blood cells
• fat cells
• skin cells
• compact bone