Terminology applied to bone Ch 3

Question 1

Cortical Bone (or Compact Bone)

Answer 1

Hard, dense, strong bone that forms the outer layer of the bone

Question 2

Cancellous Bone (or Spongy Bones)

Answer 2

Lighter, less strong bone that is found in the ends and inner portions of the long bones

Question 3

Epiphysis

Answer 3

Wide end of a long bone, which is covered with articular cartilage and is composed of cancellous bone

Question 4

Proximal Epiphysis

Answer 4

Located nearest to the midline of the body

Question 5

Distal Epiphysis

Answer 5

Located farthest away from the midline of the body

Question 6

Diaphysis

Answer 6

Shaft of a long bone that is composed mainly of compact bone

Question 7

Physis (Growth plate or epiphyseal cartilage)

Answer 7

Cartilage segment of a long bone that involves growth of the bone

Question 8

Metaphysis

Answer 8

Wider part of long bone shaft located adjacent to the physis; in adult animals, it is considered part of the epiphysis

Question 9

Periosteum

Answer 9

Tough, fibrous tissue that forms the outer covering of bone

Question 10

Endosteum

Answer 10

Tough, fibrous tissue that forms the lining of the medullary cavity

Question 11

Long bones

Answer 11

Bones consisting of a shaft, two ends, and a marrow cavity (example: femur)

Question 12

Short Bones

Answer 12

Cube shaped bones with no marrow cavity (example: carpal bones)

Question 13

Flat bones

Answer 13

Thin flat bones (example:pelvis)

Question 14

Pneumatic Bones

Answer 14

Sinus-containing bones (example: frontal bone)

Question 15

Irregular Bones

Answer 15

Unpaired Bones (example: vertebrae)

Question 16

Sesamoid Bones

Answer 16

Small bones embedded in a tendon (example: patella) - the only exception is the distal sesamoid of a horse

Question 17

Dia (skeletal term)

Answer 17

Between

Question 18

Peri (skeletal term)

Answer 18

Surrounding

Question 19

Physis (skeletal term)

Answer 19

Growth