13 Questions
Which type of joint is found only between bones of the skull?
Sutures
What happens to sutures in middle age?
They ossify and fuse, forming bony junctions
Which type of joint includes joints that are all diarthroses (freely movable)?
Synovial joint
What type of bone marrow is found in the sternum, ribs, vertebrae, and skull bones throughout life?
Red marrow
Which structure is made up of cancellous bone covered with hyaline cartilage at two ends (epiphysis)?
Processes
What does the periosteum provide a medium for?
Attachment of muscles, tendons, and ligaments
Which type of joint allows for slight mobility?
Amphiarthrosis
What type of joint allows for the most mobility?
Diarthrosis
How are bones joined in fibrous joints?
By fibrous tissues
What is the primary function of cancellous bone in the human body?
Withstanding compressive forces
Which type of bone is best developed in the cortex of long bones?
Compact bone
What is the composition of lamellar bone?
Collagen fibres and mineral salts
Which part of a long bone is filled with red or yellow bone marrow?
Medullary cavity
This quiz covers the structure of adult long bones, including the composition of the shaft, periosteum, cortex, and medullary cavity. It also discusses the functions of periosteum and the distribution of red and yellow marrow in long bones.
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