Bone Classification/structure Part 1

Front

What type of bone is porous and allows blood vessels to easily move through it?

Back

Spongy or Cancellous Bone

Front

What is the classification of a bone that is thin, flattened, and usually curved?

Back

Flat Bone

Front

Which of the following is classified as a long bone?

Back

Femur (leg)

Front

True or False: Physical exercise is beneficial for muscles and bones.

Back

True

Front

What do central canals contain that nourish the cells of osteons?

Back

Blood vessels

Front

What is the primary function of spongy bone?

Back

To provide structural support and house bone marrow.

Front

Name the two main types of bone tissue.

Back

Compact Bone and Spongy Bone

Front

What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

Back

To maintain bone matrix and communicate with other bone cells.

Front

What type of bone is typically found in the wrist and ankle?

Back

Short Bone

Front

What is the main characteristic of irregular bones?

Back

They have complex shapes that do not fit into other categories.