Types of bones, long bones, and bone function

The primary purpose of the epiphyseal plate is

• mending fractures

• enlarging the epiphysis

• providing bone strength

• lengthening long bones

Bones in this shape category include the metacarpals, femur, and the ulna

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat

• Sesmoid

This shape of bone provides extensive protection of broad surfaces

• Irregular

• Sesmoid

• Flat

• Short

• Long

There are _ types of bones that are classified by shape.

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Bones in this shape category include the vertebrae, zygomatic, and the hyoid

• Flat

• Irregular

• Short

• Long

• Sesmoid

Bones in this shape category contain an epiphysis and diaphysis

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

• Sesmoid

The skeleton stores large quantities of _ and phosphorous for later use by the body.

• Iron

• Calcium

• Blood

• Nitrogen

Blood cells are formed in the _ of some bones.

• red marrow

• yellow marrow

• Cartilage

• Ligaments

The ends of a long bone are called

• diaphysis

• metaphysis

• epiphysis

This type of marrow contains fatty connective tissue and does not produce blood cells.

• Red marrow

• yellow marrow