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The zones found in an epiphyseal plate are A: Calcified cartilage B: Hypertrophic cartilage C: Ossification D: Resting cartilage E: Proliferating cartilage The correct order for these zones,beginning with the edge closest to the epiphysis,is


A) c - a - b - e - d
B) d - b - e - a - c
C) e - d - a - c - b
D) c - d - e - a - b
E) d - e - b - a - c

F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

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Rami,trochanters,tubercles,and tuberosities are bone markings that serve as


A) articulating surfaces.
B) passageways for nerves.
C) attachments for ligaments or tendons.
D) pits or depressions to hold cartilage.
E) passageways for blood vessels.

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The epiphyseal plates in the _________ are the last ones in the body to ossify.


A) femur
B) humerus
C) clavicle
D) radius
E) tibia

F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

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Osteons are also called _________ systems.

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  -This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.Which is the zone of proliferating cartilage? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 E) 5 -This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.Which is the zone of proliferating cartilage?


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

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An example of a flat bone would be the


A) femur.
B) radius.
C) trapezoid.
D) parietal.
E) calcaneus.

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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If a bone is immersed in a weak acid such as vinegar for several days,its inorganic components will dissolve.What will be the result of such an experiment?


A) The bone will dissolve completely.
B) The compact bone will dissolve,leaving only the inner spongy bone.
C) The bone will become hard and brittle.
D) The bone will become soft and flexible.
E) The spongy bone will dissolve,leaving only the outer compact bone.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

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Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?


A) Hyaline cartilage
B) Fibrocartilage
C) Reticular cartilage
D) Articular cartilage
E) Elastic cartilage

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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Chondrocytes occupy spaces in the matrix called _________.

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Osteons run perpendicular to the diaphysis of a long bone.

A) True
B) False

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Which is not true about periosteum?


A) It includes outer fibrous and inner cellular layers.
B) It is composed of dense regular connective tissue.
C) It provides stem cells for bone growth and repair.
D) It is anchored to the bone by collagen fibers.
E) It covers the entire bone surface,with the exception of articular areas.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

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A fracture parallel to the long axis of the bone is a(n) _________ fracture.


A) transverse
B) oblique
C) linear
D) comminuted
E) medial

F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

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Which is not correct about spongy bone?


A) Its spaces hold red bone marrow.
B) It is located deep to compact bone.
C) It forms diploe in the cranial bones.
D) It is composed of tubular units called osteons.
E) It is located in the epiphyses of long bones.

F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

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  -This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.What type of tissue is found in Zone 1? A) Hyaline cartilage B) Osseous tissue C) Dense irregular connective tissue D) Fibrocartilage E) Adipose tissue -This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.What type of tissue is found in Zone 1?


A) Hyaline cartilage
B) Osseous tissue
C) Dense irregular connective tissue
D) Fibrocartilage
E) Adipose tissue

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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Compact bone


A) is located deep to spongy bone in the diaphysis.
B) is composed of tubular units called osteons.
C) has a brace-like arrangement of trabeculae.
D) is avascular.
E) All of the choices are correct.

F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

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Cells that produce new bone tissue by secreting matrix are called


A) osteocytes.
B) osteoclasts.
C) osteoblasts.
D) osteoprogenitor cells.
E) bone-lining cells.

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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The process of bone repair includes these steps: A: Fracture hematoma forms B: Bone is remodeled C: Fibrocartilaginous callus forms D: Bony callus forms The correct chronological order for these steps is


A) a - c - d - b
B) a - b - d - c
C) c - d - b - a
D) d - a - b - c
E) b - a - c - d

F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

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