Bone Structure and Function Quiz

What is the shaft of a long bone called?

• Epiphysis

• Diaphysis

• Metaphysis

• Periosteum

The region between the epiphysis and diaphysis is called:

• Medullary cavity

• Trabeculae

• Metaphysis

• Endosteum

What type of tissue makes up the articular cartilage of a long bone?

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Compact bone

Which of the following is NOT a function of the periosteum?

• Blood supply to bone

• Growth in width

• Hematopoiesis

• Muscle attachment

The medullary cavity of a long bone contains:

• Red bone marrow in adults

• Yellow bone marrow in adults

• Cartilage

• Compact bone

Which of the following arteries supplies the diaphysis of a long bone?

• Periosteal arteries

• Epiphyseal artery

• Nutrient artery

• Metaphyseal artery

What happens to metaphyseal arteries after the epiphyseal cartilage ossifies?

• They disappear

• They continue to supply the epiphysis

• They only supply the diaphysis

• They turn into veins

The periosteum is attached to the underlying bone by:

• Haversian canals

• Trabeculae

• Sharpey’s fibers

• Endosteum

Which of the following is a mature bone cell?

• Osteoblast

• Osteocyte

• Osteoclast

• Osteoprogenitor cell

Osteoblasts are responsible for:

• Bone resorption

• Blood cell formation

• Bone formation

• Cartilage formation