Anatomy of Bones: Periosteum

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epiphysis physical properties ?

covered in cancellous bone and filled with spongy bone and red bone marrow. (correct)
covered in cancellous bone and filled with spongy bone and yellow bone marrow.
covered in cancellous bone and filled with compact bone and red bone marrow.
covered in cancellous bone and filled with compact bone and yellow bone marrow.

hemopoiesis definition

plasma production
is red blood cell production (correct)
White blood cell production
serum production

Where does haematopoiesis occur

in white blood cells
in flat bones
In red bone marrow (correct)
in yellow bone marrow

Spongy bone or cancellous bone function

Spaces between spongy bone contain bone marrow. Very strong & lightweight – spicules look randomly arranged but they are aligned to the forces the bone is under (D) Signup and view all the answers

Explain where you will find red marrow ?

Found in the ends of long bones and inside pelvic bones and sternebrae (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of red marrow? Who has more red marrow young or old animals?

It produces red and white blood cells and platelets. Young animals has more than older for the production of bones. When animal gets sick red blood cells can be changed into. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cells involved in the periosteum?

Growing and repairing bone (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is not covered by the periosteum?

Articular surfaces (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of structures are contained within the periosteum?

Blood vessels and nerves (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the periosteum in relation to the bone?

Outer surface of bone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the periosteum?

A membrane covering bones (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of arteries in a long bone?

To supply blood to the bone for nutrition and remodeling (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the blood supplied by arteries to the bone?

To repair and remodel bone tissue (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of arteries in the healing process of a bone?

To supply necessary nutrients and building blocks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do arteries supply to the bone to facilitate bone remodeling?

Nutrition and building blocks (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the blood supply from arteries to the bone?

Bone remodeling and repair (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does compact bone look like? Where do you find it? what is its physical qualities?

Very dense, heavy and strong. Found in the shaft and outside layer of bones. Dense and white (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cortical bone?

its for weight bearing, prevents resistance to bending, strength and protection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the epiphyseal plate?

Whare growth of long bones occur, weak part of bone, ossify in Adult. When ossified, animal considered matured (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is articular cartilige?

Pale white/blue-ish covering on parts of bones that are part of a joint. Softer than bone, very smooth and slippery (A) Signup and view all the answers