Connective Bone – Anatomy Quiz 6
The key terms of Anatomy Quiz include, Bone, Cartilage, Fibrous, Joint, Connective.
What is the thin layer of connective tissue that lines the medullary cavity of a long bone?
Endosteum
Which is not true about periosteum?
It is composed of dense regular connective tissue.
The periosteum is anchored to the bone by collagen fibers called _____ fibers.
perforating
Bone is ________ and contains mainly ________ nerves.
highly vascularized, sensory
Strong reinforcement for the anterior aspect of the hip joint is provided by the Y-shaped
iliofemoral ligament.
When compared to the shoulder, the hip joint has
a deeper bony socket and stronger supporting ligaments.
Which knee ligament is most crucial for preventing hyperadduction?
Fibular collateral ligament
Which of the following describes a meniscus?
Fibrous cartilage pads
What is the function of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?
Limit the movement of the femur on the tibia
Which is an alternate term for compact bone?
Cortical bone
What is the function of cartilage located in the epiphyseal plates?
site of bone elongation and growth
Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?
Fibrocartilage
Which is not a function of bone?
Hormone synthesis
Where does hemopoiesis occur?
Red bone marrow
Bone is considered an important storage reservoir for:
calcium, phosphate, and lipids.
The bones of the fingers and toes (phalanges), carpals are categorized as _____ bones.
short
Which is a sesamoid bone?
Patella
An example of a flat bone would be the:
sternum (breast bone).
Flat bones:
protect underlying soft tissue and maybe sometimes resemble sesame seeds.
Consider the classifications of bone, and examples of each. Which classification comprises bones used primarily for movement rather than protection?
Long bones
Which region of a growing bone contains the epiphyseal plate?
Metaphysis
The knobby region of a long bone at the end that is farthest from the trunk is the:
distal epiphysis.
What is the thin layer of connective tissue that lines the medullary cavity of a long bone?
Endosteum
Which is not true about periosteum?
It is composed of dense regular connective tissue.
The periosteum is anchored to the bone by collagen fibers called _____ fibers.
perforating
Bone is ________ and contains mainly ________ nerves.
highly vascularized, sensory