Skeleton System #1

Question 1

Diaphysis

Answer 1

Anatomical name for the long shaft of a bone

Question 2

Epiphysis

Answer 2

Anatomical name for the ends of the bone

Question 3

Medullary Canal

Answer 3

Cavity found in the diaphysis, filled with the yellow marrow

Question 4

Endosteum

Answer 4

The membrane that lines the outside of the medullary cavity

Question 5

Yellow Bone Marrow

Answer 5

Found inside the medullary cavity, consists mainly of fat cells

Question 6

Red Bone Marrow

Answer 6

Part of the bone, produces red blood cells, platelets, and some white blood cells

Question 7

Periosteum

Answer 7

The outer covering of the bone

Question 8

Articular Skeleton

Answer 8

The thin layer that covers the epiphysis; acts as a shock absorber

Question 9

Axial Skeleton

Answer 9

Consists of the skull and trunk of the body

Question 10

Appendicular Skeleton

Answer 10

Consists of the extremities

Question 11

Epiphyseal Plate

Answer 11

Another name of the growth plate

Question 12

Ligaments

Answer 12

Attaches bone to bone

Question 13

Tendons

Answer 13

Attaches muscle to bone

Question 14

Muscle

Answer 14

Meaty tissue that surrounds a bone

Question 15

Cartilage

Answer 15

Strong, flexible tissue that provides smooth surfaces at joints; helps reduce friction.