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

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

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

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

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

• periosteum
• epiphyses
• diaphysis
• osteon

Compact bone is arranged in cylinders called _______________

• osteons
• phagocytes
• perforating (Volkmann’s) canals
• central (or Haversian) canal

What is found in the spaces between trabeculae?

• lamellae
• red bone marrow or blood vessels
• empty space
• haversian canals

Bones are classified according to their

• Size
• Shape
• Location
• Color

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

The patella is classified as what type of bone?

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

This process of incorporating calcium & minerals into cartilage to become bone is known as ____________________.

• hematopoiesis
• ossification
• hydroxyapatites
• chondrocytes

_________________connect all bone cells, allowing them to receive nutrients and remove wastes.

• Haversian tubes
• canaliculi
• bone marrow
• osteoclast