Question

complete the following statements. (note: questions 1 - 6 pertain to bone classification by shape.) 1. a bone that is platelike is classified as a(an) ____________ bone. 2. the bones of the wrist are examples of __________ bones. 3. the bone of the thigh is an example of a(an) __________ bone. 4. vertebrae are examples of __________ bones. 5. the patella (kneecap) is a special type of short bone called a __________ bone. 6. the bones of the skull that form a protective covering of the brain are examples of ____________ bones. 7. distinguish between the epiphysis and the diaphysis of a long bone. 8. describe where cartilage is found on the surface of a long bone. 9. describe where the periosteum is found on the surface of a long bone.

Explanation:

1. Flat bones are platelike.
2. Wrist bones are short bones.
3. The thigh - bone (femur) is a long bone.
4. Vertebrae are irregular bones.
5. The patella is a sesamoid bone.
6. Skull bones protecting the brain are flat bones.
7. The epiphysis is the end part of a long bone, while the diaphysis is the shaft.
8. Cartilage is found on the articulating surfaces of the epiphyses of a long bone.
9. The periosteum covers the outer surface of the diaphysis of a long bone (except at the joint surfaces).

Answer:

1. flat
2. short
3. long
4. irregular
5. sesamoid
6. flat
7. Epiphysis is the end part, diaphysis is the shaft.
8. On the articulating surfaces of the epiphyses.
9. Covers the outer surface of the diaphysis (except at joint surfaces).