Section 7.2 Bone Structure
- 1.Which one classifies a long bone?
- A.
Cubelike, with roughly equal lengths and widths
- B.
Has longitudinal axes and expanded ends
- C.
Platelike structures with broad surfaces
- D.
Have a variety of shapes and are usually connected to several other bones
- 2.In addition to the four groups of bones, some authorities recognize a fifth group called what?
- 3.The patella is an example of a long bone.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.Which one classifies a short bone?
- A.
Usually small and nodular
- B.
Have longitudinal axes and expanded ends
- C.
Cubelike, with roughly equal lengths and widths
- D.
Have a variety of shapes and are usually connected to several other bones
- 5.Which one classifies a flat bone?
- A.
Have a variety of shapes and are usually connected to several other bones
- B.
Cubelike, with roughly equal lengths and widths
- C.
Have longitudinal axes and expanded ends
- D.
Platelike structures with broad surfaces
- 6.At each end of a bone is an expanded portion called an
- A.
Epiphysis
- B.
Periosteum
- C.
Diaphysis
- D.
Endosteum
- 7.On its outer surface, the articulating portion of the epiphysis is coated with a layer of hyaline cartilage called
- 8.A bone is enclosed by a tough, vascular covering of fibrous tissue called the
- A.
Periosteum
- B.
Epiphysis
- C.
Endosteum
- D.
Diaphysis
- 9.The wall of the diaphysis is mainly composed of tightly packed tissue called
- A.
Osteon
- B.
Spongy bone
- C.
Compact bone
- D.
Epithelium
- 10.Bone that consists of bars and plates seperated by irregular spaces, also called cancellous bone
- A.
Spongy bone
- B.
Compact bone
- 11.Spongy bone consistsof many branching bony plates called
- A.
Osteons
- B.
Periosteum
- C.
Epiphyses
- D.
Trabeculae
- 12.Which one describes the medullary cavity?
- A.
Cavity containing marrow in the diaphysis of a long bone
- B.
Part of the brainstem between the pons and spinal cord
- C.
Hollow cavity
- D.
Cavity between the proximal epiphysis and the distal epiphysis
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