Anatomy of a Long Bone Review

What is the function of articular cartilage found at the end of long bones?

• It produces red blood cells.

• It protects the ends of our bones from friction and shock.

• It covers the outside of our bones.

• It allows a bone to grow in width.

What is a loss of articular cartilage known as?

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Anemia

• Leukemia

What type of tissue is found in the red marrow?

• Connective tissue

• Soft tissue full of stem cells

• Bone-growing cells

• Compact bone tissue

What does the periosteum cover?

• The inside of our bones

• The ends of our bones

• The outside of our bones

• The spaces inside spongy bone

Which type of bone is described as light weight and has spaces in it filled with red marrow?

• Compact Bone

• Periosteum

• Spongy Bone

• Articular Cartilage

What is the main difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

• Compact bone is lighter than spongy bone.

• Spongy bone has fewer spaces than compact bone.

• Compact bone is much stronger than spongy bone.

• Spongy bone covers the outside of our bones.

What part of the long bone does the compact bone make up?

• The ends of the bone

• The outside of the bone

• The shaft (diaphysis) of the bone

• The spaces filled with red marrow

What is the Medullary Cavity filled with?

• Red marrow

• Hyaline cartilage

• Adipose tissue

• Yellow marrow

At what ages do the Epiphyseal Plates ossify permanently?

• Between ages 10 and 15

• Between ages 18 and 25

• Between ages 25 and 30

• Between ages 30 and 35

What is the function of the Nutrient Foramen?

• It allows for the attachment of muscles to the bone.

• It is a tiny hole in the bone that blood vessels thread through.

• It stores calcium for the bone.

• It produces bone cells.