structure of bones

Question 1

makes up most of the **bone’s length*8 and is composed of compact bone

Answer 1

Diaphysis or Shaft

Question 2

fibrous connective tissue membrane that covers and protects the diaphysis

Answer 2

Periosteum

Question 3

connective tissue fibers which secure the periosteum to the underlying bone

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Answer 3

sharpey’s fibers

Question 4

ends of long bones which consist of a thin layer of compact bone enclosing an area filled with spongy bone

Answer 4

Epiphysis

Question 5

glassy hyaline cartilage that covers the external surface of epiphysis, and decreases friction at the joint when covered by lubricating fluid

Answer 5

Articular cartilage

Question 6

thin line of bony tissue spanning the epiphysis

Answer 6

Epiphyseal line

Question 7

a flat plate of hyaline cartilage that cause the lengthwise growth of a long bone

Answer 7

Epiphyseal plate

Question 8

connective tissue that covers the inner bony surface of the shaft

Answer 8

Endosteum

Question 9

cavity of the shaft, in infant, wherein red marrow is stored

Answer 9

Medullary cavity

Question 10

Reveal were muscle, tendons, and ligaments attach and where blood vessels and nerves pass

Answer 10

Bone Markings

Question 11

Grow out from the bone surface

Answer 11

Projection/Processes

Question 12

Indentations in the bone

Answer 12

Depressions/Cavities