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Exploring Bone Structure and Markings

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term for the small, needle-like pieces of bone that make up spongy bone?

a)

Osteons

b)

Trabeculae

c)

Lacunae

d)

Canaliculi

2.

Which of the following is a function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

a)

Bone formation

b)

Bone resorption

c)

Calcium storage

d)

Collagen production

3.

Identify the bone marking that serves as a site for muscle or ligament attachment.

a)

Foramen

b)

Fossa

c)

Tuberosity

d)

Meatus

4.

Explain how the structure of compact bone contributes to its function.

a)

Compact bone is dense and provides strength and support.

b)

Compact bone is porous and allows for nutrient exchange.

c)

Compact bone is flexible and allows for movement.

d)

Compact bone is lightweight and reduces the overall weight of the skeleton.

5.

Describe the role of osteoblasts in the bone remodeling process.

a)

Osteoblasts break down bone tissue.

b)

Osteoblasts maintain bone tissue.

c)

Osteoblasts form new bone tissue.

d)

Osteoblasts store minerals in bone tissue.

6.

How does the microscopic structure of bone tissue facilitate nutrient exchange?

a)

Through the Haversian canal system

b)

Via the periosteum

c)

Through the epiphyseal plate

d)

Via the medullary cavity

7.

Discuss the relationship between bone markings and joint movement.

a)

Bone markings restrict joint movement.

b)

Bone markings facilitate joint movement by providing attachment points for muscles.

c)

Bone markings have no relationship with joint movement.

d)

Bone markings are only involved in bone growth.

8.

Which structure in this image is the osteon?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

9.

This type of bone is porous, allowing blood vessels to move through it and containing bone marrow.

a)

Compact Bone

b)

Spongy bone

10.

This type of bone is porous, allowing blood vessels to move through it and containing bone marrow.

a)

Compact Bone

b)

Spongy bone

11.

What type of bone makes up the diaphysis?

a)

spongy bone

b)

compact bone

c)

rigid bone

d)

soft bone

12.

The shaft of the bone

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

medullary cavity

d)

matrix

13.

The long, main portion of a bone is the

a)

endosteum

b)

epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

periosteum

14.

Compact bone is characterized by , whereas spongy bone is characterized by ___:

a)

having epiphyses; having diaphysis

b)

having red marrow; having osteons

c)

dense tissue that looks smooth and homogenous; small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space

d)

small needlelike pieces of bone and lots of open space; dense tissue that looks smooth and homogenous

15.

Spongy bone(cancellous) is found mainly in the

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

endosteum

16.

The cells that tear down and remodel bone are the ________________.

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

d)

macrophages

17.

Which of the following is a large, irregularly shaped projection found only on the femur?

a)

Trochanter

b)

Tuberosity

c)

Spine

d)

Ramus

18.

Which part of the femur articulates with the acetabulum of an os coxa to form a hip joint?

a)

head of the femur

b)

neck of the femur

c)

greater trochanter

d)

lesser trochanter

e)

medial condyle

19.

Compact Bone

a)
b)
c)
d)
20.

The type of cell responsible for producing and maintaining the bone matrix is called (a)   .

21.
Question Image

Match the following NAMES to the Letters of each bone

a)

A

1.

Cranium

b)

B

2.

Vertebra

c)

C

3.

Humerus

d)

D

4.

Carpals

e)

E

5.

Metacarpals

22.

Upper arm = ​ (a)  

Lower jaw =​ (b)  

Upper jaw = ​ (c)  

The middle of the chest = ​ (d)  

The knee =​ (e)  

Choose from the below words

humerus

Mandible

femur

radius

Maxilla

Patella

Sternum

23.

​ (a)   are bone cells that secrete collagen and stimulate calcium phosphate deposition.

Choose from the below words

Osteoblasts

Osteoclasts

Osteocytes

Osteogenic cells

24.

What is another name for your collar bone?

a)

scapula

b)

clavicle

c)

patella

d)

sternum

25.

What is another name for your shin bone?

a)

fibula

b)

tibia

c)

thigh bone

d)

femur

26.

_________ bones include: wrist and ankles

a)

Irregular

b)

Flat

c)

Short

d)

Long

27.

The long bones in the fingers are

a)

carpals

b)

tarsals

c)

phalanges 

d)

clavicles

28.

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

a)

Patella

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula

29.

What is the primary function of red bone marrow?

a)

Fat storage

b)

Blood cell production

c)

Calcium storage

d)

Bone growth

30.

Which type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of motion?

a)

Hinge joint

b)

Ball and socket joint

c)

Pivot joint

d)

Saddle joint

31.

What is the function of the periosteum in bone health?

a)

It stores fat.

b)

It provides a surface for muscle attachment and contains cells for bone growth and repair.

c)

It is responsible for blood cell production.

d)

It acts as a shock absorber.

32.

What is the primary role of yellow bone marrow?

a)

Blood cell production

b)

Fat storage

c)

Calcium storage

d)

Bone growth

33.

Which type of bone cell is responsible for bone resorption?

a)

Osteoblast

b)

Osteoclast

c)

Osteocyte

d)

Chondrocyte

34.

What is the primary mineral stored in bones?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

35.

Which type of bone cell is primarily responsible for bone formation?

a)

Osteoclasts

b)

Osteoblasts

c)

Osteocytes

d)

Chondrocytes

36.

Which part of the bone contains the growth plate?

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Medullary cavity

37.
a)
Occipital
b)
Parietal
c)
Temporal
d)
Sphenoid
38.
a)
Maxilla
b)
Frontal
c)
Mandible
d)
Sphenoid
39.

Identify the bone

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerous

d)

Tibia

40.

Identify the circled part of this bone

a)

Head

b)

Styloid process of Ulna

c)

Styloid process of radius

d)

Facet

41.

Identify the highlighted part on this bone

a)

Spine

b)

Acromion

c)

Coracoid process

d)

Head

42.

Identify the highlighted part on this bone

a)

Coracoid process

b)

Acromion

c)

Infraspinous fossa

d)

Head

43.

Identify B on this bone

a)

Olecranon fossa

b)

Coronoid fossa

c)

Fossa

d)

Facet

44.

Identify D on this bone

a)

Medial epicondyle

b)

Lateral epicondyle

c)

Head

d)

Fossa

45.

Identify the highlighted part of this bone

a)

Iliac crest

b)

Pubis

c)

Ilium

d)

ischium

46.

Identify the highlighted part of this bone

a)

Iliac crest

b)

Pubis

c)

Ilium

d)

Ischium

47.
Which feature is K?
a)
Lesser tubercle
b)
Greater tubercle
c)
Lesser trochanter
d)
Greater trochanter
48.

Identify #7? Found at the proximal end (or top) away from the midline of the tibia widens out from the shaft. It is a rounded projection on a bone that is going to articulate (or form a joint) with something.

a)

medial condyle

b)

lateral condyle

c)

intercondylar eminence

d)

articular surface of medial condyle

e)

articular surface of lateral condyle

49.

Name the outside portion of the tibia shown in blue.

a)

Medial malleolus

b)

Lateral malleolus

c)

Acetabulum

d)

Talus

50.

What tarsal bone is this?

a)

calcaneous

b)

talus

c)

navicular

d)

cuboid

e)

cuneiform

51.

What tarsal bone is this?

a)

calcaneous

b)

talus

c)

navicular

d)

cuboid

e)

cuneiform