Gross Anatomy of Bones - Structure of a Long Bone Practice Problems

Which of the following is incorrectly paired?

The primary ossification center within a developing long bone where ossification begins is typically located in the:

Which of the following marks the end of longitudinal bone growth?

Which zone generates new chondrocytes through mitosis to replenish the ones that perish at the end of the diaphysis plate?

The layer of hyaline cartilage located between the epiphysis and the diaphysis that allows for the lengthening of the long bone during growth is called:

A long bone is a type of bone that has a long and narrow shape and consists of a shaft, or diaphysis, and two extremities, or epiphyses. Which of the following is not an example of a long bone?

The following are the primary functions of long bones except:

The bones that are located in the arms, thighs, and legs are examples of:

The epiphyses of the long bones are composed of: