DCAP Ch. 6 Bones and Skeletal Tissue Flashcard

Front

True or false: Bones are organs.

Back

True

Front

What is hematopoiesis?

Back

Blood production

Front

This type of skeletal cartilage is found within the nose

Back

Hyaline

Front

This type of skeletal cartilage is found in the external ear and epiglottis.

Back

Elastic

Front

This type of skeletal cartilage is found in the menisci of the knee and intervertebral discs.

Back

Fibrocartilage

Front

There are two textures found within bones; compact and ________________.

Back

Spongy

Front

Long bones are structured so that they have a diaphysis and epiphysis. Which part would you find on the ends of long bones?

Back

Epiphysis

Front

Where would you find the endosteum?

Back

Inside bones

Front

True or false: short, irregular and flat bones contain a diaphysis and epiphysis

Back

False

Front

In which of the following age groups will you find the most yellow bone marrow? Options: Infant, Adolescence, Adult

Back

Adult