WorksheetsParts of a Long Bone
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 10mins
The "ends" of a long bone are:
Ends
Epiphysis
Metaphysis
Diaphysis
The epiphysis nearest the torso is:
Proximal
Distal
Lateral
Medial
The "shaft" of a long bone is called:
Epiphysis
Metaphysis
Diaphysis
Shaft
What is #3?
Proximal Epiphysis
Proximal Metaphysis
Distal Epiphysis
Distal Diaphysis
What is #1?
Synovial Joint
Insertion areas
Articular cartilage
Metaphyseal Cartilage
Another name for a "growth plate" on a long bone:
Epiphyseal plate
Metaphyseal Plate
Diaphyseal Plate
Articular Cartilage
What type of "bone" is represented by #12?
Compact
Ground
Funky
Spongy
What type of bone is represented by #11?
Spongy
Ground
Compact
Marrow
Yellow Marrow mainly does this:
Stores potassium
Stores Fat
Produces RBC's
Produces WBC's
Which number represents yellow marrow?
6
8
10
9
Match the following:
Proximal Epiphysis
3
Distal Epiphysis
7
Diaphysis
5
Epiphyseal Plate
2
Articular Cartilage
1
The transitional area between the epiphysis and the diaphysis is called:
Middle area
Metaphysis
Metaphyseal Plate
Meta Bone
The medullary cavity is:
1
8
9
10
The outer covering of a bone is the:
Pericardium
Periwinkle
Periophysis
Periosteum
Which number represents the periosteum?
1
8
5
3
Medullary Cavity
10
Metaphysis
4
Yellow Marrow
9
Spongy Bone
12
Periosteum
8
