DailyQuiz2

Which of the following statements correctly describes the nutrient artery's role in the blood supply of a long bone?

• It primarily supplies the metaphysis and periosteum.

• It enters the bone through the epiphyseal plate.

• It divides into ascending and descending branches supplying the medullary cavity.

• It supplies only the outer third of the cortex.

Which of the following types of epiphysis is essential for the transmission of weight and contributes to joint formation?

• Pressure epiphysis

• Traction epiphysis

• Atavistic epiphysis

• Aberrant epiphysis

Which type of epiphysis is primarily associated with muscle attachment and not involved in joint formation?

• Pressure epiphysis

• Traction epiphysis

• Atavistic epiphysis

• Aberrant epiphysis

Which statement best describes the metaphysis in a long bone?

• It is the site of articulation with adjacent bones.

• It is the part of the bone where the diaphysis and epiphysis meet.

• It remains completely ossified throughout life.

• It contains the primary ossification center of the bone.

Which classification of bones includes those that develop within tendons and are typically found near joints?

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Flat Bones

• Sesamoid Bones

Which of the following bones is categorized as an irregular bone due to its complex shape?

• Humerus

• Femur

• Vertebra

• Scapula