Lesson 6 Bone Structure

Question 1

is the tubular shaft that run between the proximal and distal ends of the bone

Answer 1

Diaphysis

Question 2

is the hollow region in the diaphysis, which is filled with yellow marrow.

Answer 2

Medullary cavity

Question 3

The ends of the long bones are

wider which is filled with spongy bone of red marrow

Answer 3

Epiphysis

Question 4

the bone stops growing at what age?

Answer 4

around age 18-21

Question 5

The medullary cavity is lined with a delicate membrane called

Answer 5

endosteum

Question 6

is the membranous outer surface
covering of the bone that contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels that nourish
compact bone.

Answer 6

Periosteum

Question 7

covers the surface of the epiphyses that reduces friction and acts as a shock absorber.

Answer 7

Articular cartilage

Question 8

typically thin, it is also often curved; consists of a layer of spongy bone and on either side by a layer of compact bone

Answer 8

Flat bones

Question 9

are cylindrical in shape, and longer than it is wide; they move when muscles contracts

Answer 9

Long bones

Question 10

is one that is cube-like in shape, being approximately equal in length, width, and thickness

Answer 10

Short bones

Question 11

e is one that does not have any easily characterized shape and therefore does not fit any other classification

Answer 11

Irregular Bones

Question 12

e is a small, round bone that, as the name suggests, is

shaped like a sesame seed.

Answer 12

Sesamoid Bones