Exploring Bone Structure and Types

What type of cartilage is found in the nose, ribs, and larynx?

• Elastic cartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Articular cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

Which type of cartilage is highly compressible and found between the vertebrae?

• Articular cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

What are the two main categories of bones based on their location?

• Long and short bones

• Flat and irregular bones

• Compact and spongy bones

• Axial and appendicular bones

Which type of bone is longer than it is wide?

• Long bones

• Irregular bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

What is the main function of bones in the human body?

• Hormone production

• Blood cell formation

• Support

• Fat storage

What is the outer layer of any bone made of?

• Cartilage

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Bone marrow

What is the tubular shaft of a long bone called?

• Diaphysis

• Endosteum

• Epiphysis

• Periosteum

Which type of bone cell is responsible for bone resorption?

• Osteocytes

• Bone lining cells

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

What are the hollow tubes within an osteon called?

• Lamellae

• Canaliculi

• Lacunae

• Central canals

What inorganic component largely accounts for the hardness of bone?

• Bone marrow

• Hydroxyapatites

• Osteoid

• Collagen fibers