Anatomic Landmarks of Bones

Question 1

Shaft of long bones

Answer 1

Diaphysis

Question 2

Wider ends of long bones

Answer 2

Epipheses

Question 3

nearest to the midline

Answer 3

Proximal epiphysis

Question 4

Farthest away from the midline

Answer 4

Distal epiphysis

Question 5

Opening in a bone allowing passage of blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments

Answer 5

Foramen

Question 6

Projection allowing for the attachment of muscles and tendons

Answer 6

Process