Bone Types and long bone structure

Question 1

What are the five main types of bones?

Answer 1

Long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones.

Question 2

Which type of bone is primarily responsible for supporting weight and facilitating movement?

Answer 2

Long bones.

Question 3

True or False: Short bones are primarily found in the wrist and ankle.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Flat bones protect internal organs and provide a surface for ________ attachment.

Answer 4

tendons.

Question 5

Give an example of a flat bone.

Answer 5

The skull.

Question 6

What type of bone is characterized by complex shapes and does not fit into other categories?

Answer 6

Irregular bones.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone? A) Femur B) Patella C) Vertebra

Answer 7

B) Patella.

Question 8

What classifies a bone as a sesamoid bone?

Answer 8

A bone that is embedded within tendons.

Question 9

Give an example of an irregular bone.

Answer 9

Vertebra

Question 10

Short Answer: Name a function of flat bones.

Answer 10

They protect vital organs.

Question 11

What is the diaphysis of a long bone?

Answer 11

The diaphysis is the long, tubular shaft of a long bone.

Question 12

True or False: The epiphysis is the end part of a long bone.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The outer layer of a long bone is called the __________.

Answer 13

periosteum

Question 14

What type of bone tissue primarily makes up the diaphysis?

Answer 14

Compact bone.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Which part of the long bone contains red bone marrow in adults? A) Diaphysis B) Epiphysis C) Periosteum D) Medullary cavity

Answer 15

B) Epiphysis

Question 16

What is the function of the medullary cavity in a long bone?

Answer 16

The medullary cavity stores yellow bone marrow and helps reduce the weight of the bone.

Question 17

True or False: The endosteum is a membrane that lines the medullary cavity.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

What is the role of the periosteum?

Answer 18

The periosteum provides a protective layer and serves as an attachment point for tendons and ligaments.

Question 19

What cartilage makes up articular cartilage?

Answer 19

Hyaline

Question 20

Multiple Choice: What is the primary function of spongy bone found in the epiphysis? A) Support weight B) Provide strength C) Store fat D) Reduce bone density

Answer 20

A) Support weight

Question 21

What is the role of the epiphyseal plate and where is it found in long bones?

Answer 21

Main site of longitudinal growth and the plate is found in the ends of the bone in between the epiphysis and metaphysis.