Question

skeletal system assessment pt. 1 (f2025) name:
part 1: long bone anatomy
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word bank:
articular cartilage, epiphysis, endosteum,
diaphysis, medullary cavity, periosteum,
compact bone, epiphyseal line, spongy
bone

1. what description describes the diaphysis?

a. shaft of a bone b. padding made of hyaline cartilage
c. membrane that covers the entire bone d. end of a bone

1. what description best fits the function of articular cartilage?

a. contains marrow b. padding made of hyaline cartilage
c. contains marrow d. end of a bone

1. what description describes the epiphysis?

a. shaft of a bone b. padding made of hyaline cartilage
c. membrane that covers the entire bone d. end of a bone

1. what is the purpose of the medullary cavity?

a. membrane that covers the bone b. padding made of hyaline cartilage
c. contains yellow marrow d. contains red marrow

1. what is the function of the periosteum?

a. membrane that covers the bone b. padding made of hyaline cartilage
c. contains yellow marrow d. contains red marrow

Explanation:

1. The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone.
2. Articular cartilage acts as padding (hyaline cartilage) at joints.
3. The epiphysis is the end part of a long bone.
4. The medullary cavity contains yellow marrow (in adults, stores fat).
5. The periosteum is a membrane covering the bone (except articular surfaces), involved in growth and repair.

Answer:

1. a. Shaft of a bone
2. b. Padding made of hyaline cartilage
3. d. End of a bone
4. c. Contains yellow marrow
5. a. Membrane that covers the bone