Classification of Bones

Question 1

What very in Shape and Size?

Answer 1

Bones

Question 2

The size and shape of the bone depend on what factor?

Answer 2

Their function

Question 3

True or False:

Short bones usually function as leavers?

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The long Bones are typically found in what two extremities, and what are their systems?

Answer 4

Upper and Lower extremities.
Upper: Upper arm, forearm, palm, and fingers.
Lower: Thigh, Lower leg, sole of the foot, and toes

Question 5

The end of long bones are called?

Answer 5

Epiphysis (the Distal Epiphysis and Proximal Epiphysis)

Question 6

The shaft of a long bone is called ?

Answer 6

Diaphysis

Question 7

What does “physis” mean?

Answer 7

Growth

Question 8

What is another word for BONE.

Answer 8

Osteon

Question 9

True or False:

Each epiphyses is covered with smooth Fibrocartilages

Answer 9

False:

Hyaline

Question 10

What opening allows for passage of blood vessels to keep bones alive?

Answer 10

Nutrient Foramen

Question 11

What bones serve for muscle attachment or for protection of underlying organs?

Answer 11

Flat Bones

Question 12

What bones are somewhat cube-shaped and act to transfer forces?

Answer 12

Short Bones

Question 13

What bones are typically found in the wrist and ankle?

Answer 13

Short Bones

Question 14

Flat bones form the?

Answer 14

Roof of the skull, the shoulder blades (scapulae), the sternum (breastbone), and the ribs.

Question 15

What type of bones are varied in shape and have many surface projections for muscle attachment or articulation ?

Answer 15

Irregular bones

Question 16

The vertebrae and several bones of the skull are known as what kind of bones?

Answer 16

Irregular bones