Bones

Question 1

Tuberosity / Tubercle / Process

Answer 1

These are large raised areas of bone / bumps / or elevated areas of bone. Tuberosity > tubercle > process.

Typically is where tendons attach.

Question 2

Periosteum

Answer 2

Fibrous sheath that covers the bone to help create osteocytes, and provide nutrients to the bone.

Question 3

Medullary Cavity

Answer 3

Center of the bone shaft typically has bone marrow in it.

Question 4

Epiphyseal plate

Answer 4

A thin but diffuse cartilaginous tissue located between epiphysis and diaphysis. AKA growth plates. Fuses when older.

Question 5

Diaphysis

Answer 5

Center shaft of the bone. Has medullary cavity. Made of hard compact bone.

Question 6

Epiphysis

Answer 6

The end of a long bone, usually there’s 2 of them. Made of cancellous bone

Question 7

Cartilage

Answer 7

Fibrous tissue that lines joint capsules where bone meets bone

Question 8

Compact bone

Answer 8

Thick layered bone found in diaphysis

Question 9

Epiphysis

Answer 9

Spongy ends of the bone made of cancellous bone structure and used to absorb external stress

Question 10

4 types of bone categories

Answer 10

Long bones / flat bones / short bones / irregular bones

Question 11

Name three bones in foot

Answer 11

Tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges

Question 12

Name the three bones in your upper arm

Answer 12

Humerus, Ulna (big), and radius (small)

Question 13

Name three bones of the upper axial skeleton

Answer 13

Rib, sternum, clavicle

Question 14

Name three bones in the lower axial skeleton

Answer 14

Sacrum, coccyx, ischium