Bone basics

Question 1

Is compact bone more rigid than cancellous bone?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Chondrocytes reside in ________

Answer 2

cartilage (a type of connective tissue)

Question 3

3 diff. types of cartilage

Answer 3

• hyaline
• fibro
• elastic

Question 4

Most common type of cartilage

Answer 4

hyaline

Question 5

Which part of the bone describes this:

direction at which the bone can withstand the most stress

Answer 5

Diaphysis or shaft

Question 6

During puberty, which part of the bone fuses in a child?

Answer 6

Epiphysis

Question 7

Flat bones are usually found at the:

Answer 7

ribcage, skull & scapulla

Question 8

What does each Haversian canal carry?

Answer 8

1/2 blood vessels, lymphatics & some nerve fibres

Question 9

Bone releases ______ & _______

Answer 9

calcium & phosphate

Question 10

Hyaline cartilage is found in:

Answer 10

ribs, nose, larynx, trachea

Question 11

Fibrio cartilage is found in

Answer 11

ligaments, joints, intervertebral discs

Question 12

Blood supply comes from

Answer 12

• Nutrient arteries
• Perforating arteries
• Distribution of blood in the cortex occurs through Haversian & Volkmann canals

Question 13

PTH is an important regulator of

Answer 13

calcium & phosphate levels in the blood