Human Skeleton and Bone Types Quiz

What type of ossification develops long bones?

• Extracellular ossification

• Perichondral ossification

• Intramembranous ossification

• Endochondral ossification

Which bones are categorized as short bones?

• Metacarpals and phalanges

• Ulna and radius

• Femur and tibia

• Carpal and tarsal bones

What is the primary composition of the epiphysis in long bones?

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

Which bones are included in the category of flat bones?

• Carpal and tarsal bones

• Femur, tibia, and fibula

• Vertebrae, hip bones, and patella

• Skull bones, ribs, sternum, and scapulae

What is the main function of sesamoid bones?

• Supporting body weight

• Facilitating joint movement

• Connecting muscles to bones

• Reducing friction and protecting tendons

Where is the marrow cavity located in long bones?

• Enclosed by the diaphysis

• Within the epiphysis

• Surrounding the articular ends

• Between the metaphysis

Which process describes the growth of flat bones?

• Replacing connective tissue

• Endochondral ossification

• Appositional growth

• Intramembranous ossification

What type of bone covers the articular surfaces of flat bones?

• Calcified cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Elastic cartilage

Which group of bones is characterized by a more complex anatomy?

• Irregular bones

• Sesamoid bones

• Short bones

• Long bones

What connects the diaphysis and epiphysis in long bones?

• Metaphysis

• Medullary cavity

• Endosteum

• Periosteum