10 Questions
Which type of bone tissue provides strength while decreasing weight?
Cancellous bone
What type of bone tissue is mostly compact and riddled with canals and passageways?
Compact bone
In which type of bone can the ephiphyseal disc/line be found?
Long bone
Where is the medullary cavity located?
In the interior of the diaphysis
What is the function of the articular cartilage?
Allows a cushioning between the bone ends
Which type of bone has two thin layers of compact bone sandwiched between spongy bone?
Flat bone
Where are sesamoid bones often found?
In tendons adjacent to joints
Which type of bone tissue is cube-shaped?
Short bone
What covers all outer surfaces of the bone not covered by articular cartilage?
Periosteum
Which type of long bones has a shaft with a head at both ends?
Femur and humerus
Explore the characteristics and differences between cancellous and compact bone tissues, including their structure, function, and types of bones in the body.
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