Anatomy and Physiology Bones

Bone growth is known as:

• Osteoblasts

• Epiphysis

• Ossification

• Periosteum

What do haversian canals contain?

• Blood capillaries only

• Blood and lymph capillaries only

• Red and yellow bone marrow

• Blood and lymph capillaries and nerves

Ligaments are made up of:

• Elastic fibres

• Loose connective tissue

• Fatty tissue

• White fibrous connective tissue, consisting of bundles of collagen

Which of the following is a long bone?

• Sternum

• Rib

• Clavicle

• Zygomatic

There are two main types of bone tissue. These are:

• Epiphysis and diaphysis

• Cancellous and compact

• Bone marrow and periosteum

• Medullary cavity and haversian canals

Which of the following is not classed as an irregular bone?

• Temporal

• Spinal vertebrae

• Pelvis

• Maxillae

The main function of the arches of the foot are to act as shock absorbers:

• True

• False

How many bones make up the thoracic region of the spine?

• 7

• 12

• 5

• 4

Which of the following forms of connective tissue join bone to bone?

• Muscles

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Hyaline cartilage