Skeletal System Quiz

Hyaline cartilage found in growing bones, responsible for lengthening of bones.

Solid, compact bone replacing the epiphyseal plate after bone growth is complete.

Smooth, white cartilage covering joint surfaces, reducing friction and providing cushioning.

C-shaped cartilage pads located within the knee joint, providing shock absorption and stability.

The articulation between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone), including the meniscus.

The bone tissue; consists of a strong connective tissue formed by protein fibers and ground substance.

The cylindrical central shaft of a long bone; responsible for bone strength.

Ends of a long bone that are covered with hyaline cartilage; responsible for bone growth and articulation with other bones.

The soft, spongy tissue found within the medullary cavity of long bones; responsible for storing fat and serving as an energy reservoir.

The soft, red tissue found in the ends of long bones and flat bones; responsible for the production of blood cells.

A hollow space within the bone, containing bone marrow and blood vessels.

A dense connective tissue covering the outer surface of bone, providing protection and serving as an attachment point for tendons and ligaments.

A dense connective tissue lining the inside of the marrow cavity, providing a source for bone cells and helping with bone remodeling.

Small spaces within compact bone that house osteocytes.

Tiny canals connecting lacunae to the central canal of osteons, allowing passage of nutrients and waste.

Soft tissue found inside bones, responsible for producing blood cells.

The dense, hard outer layer of bone.

The inner layer of bone, with a porous structure.

Process of bone formation where bone tissue develops directly from sheets of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and connective tissue. The matrix calcifies, and stem cells differentiate into bone cells.

Process of bone formation where hyaline cartilage serves as a template for bone development. The cartilage is gradually replaced by bone tissue.

The first phase of endochondral ossification where bone tissue begins to replace cartilage at the center of the bone shaft.

The second phase of endochondral ossification where ossification spreads to the ends of the bone.

Multipotent stem cells found in bone marrow that can differentiate into various cell types, including bone, cartilage, and fat cells.

The central canal of an osteon containing blood vessels and nerves that supply the bone.

A type of bone cell that breaks down bone tissue, releasing calcium and other minerals into the bloodstream.

A type of bone cell that builds new bone tissue, helping in bone growth and repair.

The process of bone formation, which starts during embryonic development and continues throughout childhood and adolescence.