Question

the ends of a long bone are called the , and the shaft of a long bone is called the . when considering bone markings, where bones meet is called an , and a hole is considered a . a tough, fibrous connective tissue that connects bones or cartilage to other bones or cartilage is called a .
options: foramen, articulation, ligament, epiphyses, diaphysis

Explanation:

1. The ends of a long bone are called epiphyses.
2. The shaft of a long bone is diaphysis.
3. Where bones meet (articulate) is an articulation.
4. A hole in a bone is a foramen.
5. A tough, fibrous connective tissue connecting bones/cartilage is a ligament.

Answer:

1. epiphyses
2. diaphysis
3. articulation
4. foramen
5. ligament