Parts Of A Long Bone

Question 1

the hard layer that constitutes the exterior of most bones and forms almost the entire shaft of long bones

Answer 1

Compact bone

Question 2

composed of spicules arranged to form a porous network. The spaces are usually filled with marrow

Answer 2

Cancellous bone

Question 3

refers to either end of a long bone

Answer 3

Epiphysis

Question 4

the cylindrical shaft of a long bone between the two epiphyses

Answer 4

Diaphysis

Question 5

is the flared area adjacent to the epiphysis

Answer 5

Metaphysics

Question 6

the only area in which a bone can lengthen

Answer 6

Epiphyseal cartilage

Question 6

a layer of hyaline cartilage within the metaphysis of an immature bone that separates the diaphysis from the epiphysis

Answer 6

Epiphyseal cartilage

Question 7

a thin layer of hyaline cartilage that covers the articular (joint) surface of a bone

Answer 7

Articular cartilage

Question 8

a fibrous membrane that covers the surface of a bone except where articular cartilage is located

Answer 8

Periosteum