Bone Density

Question 1

Mature bone is described as being composed of what areas based on bone density?

Answer 1

Cortical or compact bone and spongy, cancellous or trabecular bone

Question 2

What is the name given to the bone below an articulating surface?

Answer 2

Subchondral bone

Question 3

What is the name of the outer fibro-cellular covering of bone?

Answer 3

The periosteum

Question 4

What is the name given to the fibro-cellular lining of bone?

Answer 4

The endosteum