Gross Anatomy Of Bone

Question 1

Epiphysis

Answer 1

Expanded end which articulates with another bone

Question 2

Articular Surface

Answer 2

The surface that comes in contact with another bone at a joint. This surface is covered with byline cartilage

Question 3

Diaphysis

Answer 3

The shaft or long central portion of a bone

Question 4

Compact Bones

Answer 4

Solid bones comprising the outer surface of all bones. It is exceptionally thick in the diaphysis of long bones

Question 5

Spongy Bone

Answer 5

Porous bone comprising the inner portion of the epiphysis; it also covers the inner surface of the diaphysis

Question 6

Trabeculae

Answer 6

The tiny walls of bone that make up spongy bones

Question 7

Medullary or Marrow Cavity

Answer 7

The open space in the center of the diaphysis. In growing children, this is where blood cells are formed