Human Anatomy & Physiology - Skeleton

Which of the following structures is found in your axial skeleton?

• phalanges

• humerus

• patella

• vertebrae

Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?

• phalanges

• humerus

• patella

• vertebrae

What is the name given to the long, middle section of a long bone?

• diaphysis

• epiphyses

• epiphyseal plate

• periosteum

The tough layer of connective tissue surrounding the bone and allowing for attachment to tendons and ligaments is called

• diaphysis

• epiphyses

• epiphyseal plate

• periosteum

The medullary cavity of an 8-year old boy's femur would likely be filled with

• periosteum

• yellow bone marrow

• compact bone tissue

• red bone marrow

What structure does "A" represent?

• central Haversian canal

• osteon

• osteocyte

• canaliculi

What structure does "B" represent?

• central Haversian canal

• osteon

• osteocyte

• canaliculi

What structure does "C" represent?

• central Haversian canal

• osteon

• osteocyte

• canaliculi

What structure does "D" represent?

• central Haversian canal

• osteon

• osteocyte

• canaliculi

The "little beams" that make up spongy bone are called

• concentric lamellae

• interstitial lamellae

• trabeculae

• osteons