Bones Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Friction reducing structure found on the outer surface of the epiphysis
A
Articulate cartilage
2
Q
The shaft of the long bone
A
Diaphysis
3
Q
The end of a long bone
A
Epiphysis
4
Q
Tough outer connective tissue covering the diaphysis of a long bone
A
Periosteum
5
Q
Band of hyaline cartilage associated with longitudinal bone growth; called growth plate
A
Epiphyseal disc
6
Q
Blood cell making part of the bone
A
Bone marrow
7
Q
Hollow enter of the shaft of a long bone
A
Medullary cavity
8
Q
An immature bone making cell
A
Osteoblast
9
Q
The eroding activity of this cell creates the medullary cavity and remodels the bone
A
Osteoclasts
