Anatomy of a Long Bone Review

What type of tissue is bone?

• Epithelial

• Nervous

• Connective

• Muscle

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Which of the following is NOT a function of bone tissue?

• Anchored to muscles to cause movement

• Sending messages

• Storing minerals

• Support

Which of the following bones is classified as a long bone?

• Patella

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Ischium

Which part of a long bone is the long shaft in the middle?

• Proximal epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Distal epiphysis

• Periosteum

What is the function of articular cartilage in a long bone?

• Protects the ends of bones from wearing down

• Stores minerals

• Produces blood cells

• Lines the medullary cavity

Which structure delivers nutrients and oxygen to bone cells?

• Spongy bone

• Blood vessel

• Compact bone

• Epiphyseal plate

Where is red marrow found in a long bone?

• Diaphysis

• Spongy bone

• Periosteum

• Compact bone

What is the site of hematopoiesis in a long bone?

• Yellow marrow

• Red marrow

• Compact bone

• Articular cartilage

Which layer lines the outside of a long bone?

• Endosteum

• Periosteum

• Epiphyseal plate

• Spongy bone

What is the function of the medullary cavity in a long bone?

• Full of red marrow

• Full of yellow marrow

• Site of hematopoiesis

• Protects the ends of bones