Human Skeleton and Bone Classification
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What type of bones are generally cube-shaped and contain mostly spongy bone?

  • Sesamoid bones
  • Flat bones
  • Short bones (correct)
  • Irregular bones
  • Which type of bone is typically longer than wide and contains mostly compact bone?

  • Flat bones
  • Sesamoid bones
  • Long bones (correct)
  • Short bones
  • Which type of bone is thin and flattened, usually curved, with thin layers of compact bone around a layer of spongy bone?

  • Flat bones (correct)
  • Long bones
  • Sesamoid bones
  • Irregular bones
  • What is the most abundant type of cartilage in the initial human skeleton?

    <p>Hyaline cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what age is the human skeleton completely hardened?

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bones make up the adult skeleton?

    <p>206</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of irregular bones?

    <p>Irregular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of osteocytes in bone?

    <p>They transport nutrients and wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are lacunae found in bone?

    <p>Within the bone matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives bone resilience and strength?

    <p>Collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of canaliculi in bone?

    <p>To transport nutrients and wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone is also known as cancellous bone?

    <p>Spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are trabeculae found in bone?

    <p>Within the spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix of bone?

    <p>Collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the central canal in compact bone?

    <p>To provide a passage for blood vessels and nerves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of articular cartilage in long bones?

    <p>To provide cushioning at joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone is also known as cancellous bone?

    <p>Wormian bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are lacunae found in bone?

    <p>In the trabeculae of spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives bone resilience and strength?

    <p>Spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of irregular bones?

    <p>Curved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of articular cartilage in long bones?

    <p>To provide a smooth surface for joint movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix of bone?

    <p>Collagen fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of canaliculi in bone?

    <p>To transport nutrients and wastes to and from osteocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are lacunae commonly found in bone?

    <p>In the spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of articular cartilage in long bones?

    <p>To reduce friction and absorb shock at joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix of bone?

    <p>Collagen and inorganic salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the central canal in compact bone?

    <p>To contain blood vessels and nerves that supply the bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are trabeculae commonly found in bone?

    <p>In the spongy bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives bone resilience and strength?

    <p>Inorganic salts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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