skeletal system (2)

Question 1

epiphysis

Answer 1

extended end of long bone, articulates (forms joints) with other bones

Question 2

articular cartilege

Answer 2

on outer surface, articulating part of epiphysis coated with hyaline cartilage

Question 3

diaphysis

Answer 3

shaft of bone between epiphyses

Question 4

periosteum

Answer 4

tough vascular covering of fibrous tissue, covers bone (ex. for articular cartilage on bone ends), helps form and repair bone tissue

Question 5

compact bone

Answer 5

(wall of diaphysis) has continuous matrix with no gaps

Question 6

spongy bone

Answer 6

(epiphyses) many branching bony plates

Question 7

medullary cavity

Answer 7

(compact bone in diaphyses)- hollow chamber formed from semi rigid tube, thin layer of endosteum cells line areas

Question 8

marrow

Answer 8

soft connective tissue, fills medullary cavity

Question 9

osteocytes

Answer 9

bone cells