Bones

Question 0

Cancellous bone

Answer 0

Lighter, less strong bone that is found in the ends and inner portions of long bones. It is also called spongy bone

Question 1

Cortical bone

Answer 1

Hard, dense, strong bone that forms the outer layer of bone. It is also called the compact bone.

Question 2

Epiphysis

Answer 2

Wide end of a long bone, which is covered with articular cartilage and is composed of cancellous bone

Question 3

Proximal epiphysis

Answer 3

Located nearest the midline of the body

Question 4

Distal epiphysis

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Located farthest away from the midline of the body

Question 5

Diaphysis

Answer 5

Shaft of a long bone that is composed mainly of compact bone

Question 6

Physis, growth plate, or epiphyseal cartilage

Answer 6

Cartilage segment of long bone that involves growth of the bone

Question 7

Metaphysis

Answer 7

Wider part of long bone shaft located adjacent to the physis, in adult animals, it is considered part of the epiphysis

Question 8

Ossification

Answer 8

The formation of bone from fibrous tissue, continues until maturity, which varies with species.