Anatomy of A long Bone

Question 1

What is the primary function of long bones?

Answer 1

To support the weight of the body and facilitate movement.

Question 2

True or False: Long bones are longer than they are wide.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the three main parts of a long bone?

Answer 3

Diaphysis, epiphysis, and metaphysis.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The shaft of a long bone is known as the _______.

Answer 4

Diaphysis

Question 5

What are the ends of a long bone called?

Answer 5

Epiphyses

Question 6

Which part of the long bone contains the growth plate?

Answer 6

Metaphysis

Question 7

What type of bone tissue primarily makes up the diaphysis?

Answer 7

Cortical bone (compact bone)

Question 8

True or False: The epiphysis is primarily composed of spongy bone.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the function of the medullary cavity in long bones?

Answer 9

To store bone marrow and reduce the weight of the bone.

Question 10

What type of marrow is found in the medullary cavity of long bones in adults?

Answer 10

Yellow marrow

Question 11

What is the periosteum?

Answer 11

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The outer layer of the periosteum is made up of _______ tissue.

Answer 12

Dense irregular connective

Question 13

What type of cells are responsible for bone formation?

Answer 13

Osteoblasts

Question 14

True or False: Osteoclasts are involved in the resorption of bone tissue.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

Answer 15

To maintain bone matrix and communicate with other bone cells.

Question 16

What is the significance of the nutrient artery in long bones?

Answer 16

It supplies blood to the bone and is crucial for bone health.

Question 17

What is the term for the growth plate in children?

Answer 17

Epiphyseal plate

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The growth of long bones occurs at the _______.

Answer 18

Epiphyseal plate

Question 19

What is the composition of bone tissue?

Answer 19

Bone tissue is composed of organic components (collagen) and inorganic components (hydroxyapatite crystals).

Question 20

What is the function of articular cartilage found at the ends of long bones?

Answer 20

To reduce friction and absorb shock at the joints.

Question 21

True or False: Long bones play a role in blood cell production.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Answer 22

Ossification

Question 23

What is the structure that connects muscle to bone?

Answer 23

Tendon

Question 24

What is the structure that connects bone to bone?

Answer 24

Ligament

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The area where the diaphysis meets the epiphysis is called the _______.

Answer 25

Metaphysis

Question 26

What is the role of trabecular bone found in the epiphysis?

Answer 26

To provide structural support and distribute forces.