How Well Do You Know About Bone Structure?

16 Questions | By Ags2511 | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 120

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Questions and Answers

1.

The shaft of the bone is known as the __________
- A.
  
  Epiphyses
- B.
  
  Diaphysis
- C.
  
  Metaphyses
2.

What are regions between the diaphysis and the epiphyses known as?
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Epiphyses centre
- C.
  
  Metaphyses
- D.
  
  Articular cartilage
3.

The structures of the metaphyses contain an:
- A.
  
  Epiphyseal plate
- B.
  
  Area of articular cartilage
- C.
  
  Hyaline cartilage
4.

The epiphyses are the proximal and ________ ends of the bone
- A.
  
  Distant
- B.
  
  Furthest
- C.
  
  Distal
- D.
  
  Far
5.

What is the resulting boney structure known as once hyaline cartilage converts to bone within the metaphyses?
- A.
  
  Epiphyseal shaft
- B.
  
  Epiphyseal line
- C.
  
  Distal line
- D.
  
  Proximal line
6.

Articular cartilage covers the _________ areas where a joint forms one bone to another.
- A.
  
  Distal
- B.
  
  Proximal
- C.
  
  Epiphyses
7.

The main functions of the articular cartilage are to:
- A.
  
  Generate power
- B.
  
  Reduce friction
- C.
  
  Shock absorb
- D.
  
  Create friction
8.

What area of the bone does periosteum not exist?
- A.
  
  At the distal end of the bone only
- B.
  
  Where there is no articular cartilage
- C.
  
  Where there is articular cartilage
9.

What do the inner layer of cells enable?
- A.
  
  Bone growth (thickness)
- B.
  
  Bone growth (length)
- C.
  
  Articulations
10.

The Periosteum also __________
- A.
  
  Protects bone
- B.
  
  Assists in fracture repair
- C.
  
  Nourish bone tissue
- D.
  
  Assists in ligament and tendon growth
11.

Yellow bone marrow is found where?
- A.
  
  Periosteum
- B.
  
  Within the blood
- C.
  
  Madullary Cavity
- D.
  
  Medullary Cavity
12.

What is the membrane of the medullary cavity known as?
- A.
  
  Edosteum
- B.
  
  Endosteam
- C.
  
  Endosteum
- D.
  
  Edosteam
13.

Which type of bone cell is the only one to experience cell division?
- A.
  
  Osteoblasts
- B.
  
  Osteogenic cells
- C.
  
  Osteocytes
- D.
  
  Osteoclasts
14.

Osteoblasts become trapped in their secretions and become osteoclasts
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
15.

What do osteocytes have in common with osteoblasts?
- A.
  
  They both maintain bone metabolism
- B.
  
  They both under go cell division
- C.
  
  They both exchange nutrients and wastes
- D.
  
  They do not undergo cell division
16.

What do the osteocytes release to digest protein and mineral components?
- A.
  
  Calcium
- B.
  
  Phosphorous
- C.
  
  Lyosomal enzymes