A&P 7.3 & 7.4

Front

Bone forms first as:

Back

Hyaline cartilage

Front

The term for cartilage becoming bone is:

Back

Ossification

Front

What is the major inorganic constituent of bone?

Back

Calcium phosphate

Front

In bone development, secondary ossification takes place on the:

Back

Epiphyseal plates

Front

Which of the following is filled with yellow marrow?

Back

Medullary cavity

Front

What type of cells are responsible for bone formation?

Back

Osteoblasts

Front

What is the primary function of osteoclasts?

Back

Bone resorption

Front

What is the role of collagen in bone?

Back

Provides tensile strength and flexibility.

Front

What is the process of bone healing called?

Back

Bone remodeling

Front

What type of cartilage is found at the ends of long bones?

Back

Articular cartilage