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WorksheetsBasic Bone Physiology
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does the term 'physiology' refer to in the context of this course?
structure
function
position
relation
The bones of the legs serving as pillars for the body trunk when we stand is an example of which bone function?
movement
support
protection
storage
The rib cage surrounding the vital organs of the thorax is an example of which bone function?
support
protection
hematopoiesis
storage
The skeletal muscles create movement by using the bones as levers through attachments called ___________.
strings
ligaments
fibers
tendons
All of the following are stored in bone EXCEPT...
fat
calcium
skeletal muscle
phosphorus
The humerus and femur are considered which classification of bone shape?
short bones
long bones
flat bones
irregular bones
The parietal bone of the skull is considered which classification of bone shape?
short bones
long bones
flat bones
irregular bones
The bones of the hip (coxal) and spine (vertebral) are considered which classification of bone shape?
short bones
long bones
flat bones
irregular bones
The carpals and tarsals are considered which classification of bone shape?
short bones
long bones
flat bones
irregular bones
The shaft that makes up most of the bone's length and is composed of compact bone is the ___________.
epiphyses
diaphysis
epiphyseal line
epiphyseal plate
The ends of a long bone that enclose spongy bone and is covered by articular cartilage is the ___________.
epiphyses
diaphysis
epiphyseal line
epiphyseal plate
The layer of cartilage responsible for the lengthwise growth of a bone is the _____________.
epiphyses
diaphysis
epiphyseal line
epiphyseal plate
The epiphyseal line is indicative of _____________.
an open growth plate
a closed growth plate
yellow bone marrow
red bone marrow
The medullary cavity of the diaphysis contains ______________.
an open growth plate
a closed growth plate
yellow bone marrow
red bone marrow
The spongy bone of the epiphyses contains ______________.
articular cartilage
compact bone
yellow bone marrow
red bone marrow
The bone cells that are responsible for breaking down bone to release calcium are called ____________.
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteocytes
oreocytes
The bones cells responsible for building bone tissue are called _____________.
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteocytes
oreocytes
Mature bone cells are called _____________.
osteoblasts
osteoclasts
osteocytes
oreocytes
