07 Bone Structure Terms

Fill in the blank: The end of a long bone is called the _________.

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• periosteum

• metaphysis

Fill in the blank: The shaft of a long bone is called the _________.

• diaphysis

• epiphysis

• periosteum

• metaphysis

Fill in the blank: Tiny canals that connect osteocytes are called _________.

• canaliculi

• lacunae

• trabeculae

• lamellae

Fill in the blank: The _________ lines the medullary cavity.

• endosteum

• periosteum

• epimysium

• perimysium

Fill in the blank: _________ is the padding between bones.

• articular cartilage

• ligament

• tendon

• synovial fluid

What is the membrane that covers the entire bone called?

• periosteum

• endosteum

• epimysium

• perimysium

What are the concentric rings in bone tissue called?

• lamella

• lacunae

• canaliculi

• osteons

What is the channel in bone that contains blood vessels and runs vertical called?

• Haversian Canal

• Volkmann's Canal

• Lacuna

• Canaliculi

What is the formation of blood cells that occurs in the bone marrow called?

• Hematopoeisis

• Osteogenesis

• Myogenesis

• Leukopoiesis

Identify the type of cells or tissue shown in the image.

• Epithelial tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Connective tissue