Tissues Of Bone

Question 1

Periosteum

Answer 1

Tough, fibrous tissue that forms the outermost covering of bone

Question 2

Compact bone

Answer 2

Also called cortical bone, dense, hard, and very strong bone that forms the protective outer layer of bones

Question 3

Spongy bone

Answer 3

Also called cancellous bone, porous, lighter and weaker than compact bone
Red bone marrow located inside

Question 4

Long bones

Answer 4

Femur, humerus

Question 5

Medullary cavity

Answer 5

Central cavity located in the shaft of long bones, surrounded by compact bone
Red and yellow bone marrow stored

Question 6

Endosteum

Answer 6

Tissue that lines the medullary cavity