What is the anatomic name for a narrow, slitlike openingthrough a bone?

Q: A race between two runners is often used as an analogy to describe the mechanism of endochondral…

A: Ossification is the process of formation of new layer of bone material which is carried out by…

Q: What space within bone does an osteocytes occupy?

A: BoneBone is a connective tissue that exhibits four types of cells: osteoblasts, bone lining cells,…

Q: During the growth of a long bone, how is the epiphysis forced farther from the shaft?

A: Epiphysis refers to the rounded part of the long bone present at its terminal ends in contrast to…

Q: Which listed feature is found in compact bone but not found in spongy bone? (a) a central canal…

A: Bones are the structural units of the skeleton system which serves several functions in the body,…

Q: One of the more common fractures in children and adolescents is an epiphyseal fracture,in which the…

A: A fracture may be defined as any type of discontinuity in a bone or cartilage. The factors such as a…

Q: Cells in the outer lamella of an osteon receive nutrients: a) by diffusion through the…

A: In a compact bone the fundamental functional unit that consists of the system through which blood…

Q: Why isn’t the entire skeleton made of strong compact bone?

A: Bones provide our bodies contour and permit us to stand upright. Bones cannot move by themselves.…

Q: Name the four classes of bones? a) Long, short, regular, irregular b) Big, small, flat, bulged c)…

A: Our body' structure is provided by bones. There are 206 bones in the mature human skeleton. The…

Q: Identify the anatomical features of a bone

A: Tissue can be defined as the group of cells that have a similar structure and it will function…

Q: What are the characteristics of periosteal bone?

A: Periosteum is a dense, fibrous membrane, which is present on the surface of the bones. It consists…

Q: how can bones be classified based on their shape and size?

A: Introduction :- Bone is a type of living tissue that makes up the skeleton of the human body. There…

Q: What is a sutural bone and why isn’t it a “named” bone of the human body?

A: Bones are the tough, connective tissues that are meant for providing a framework for the human body…

Q: Describe the structure of compact bone. What is anosteon? Name three types of lamellae found in…

A: Connective tissue It is the largely distributed tissue in the body. It protects and supports the…

Q: Why is spongy bone able to withstand stress in an area such asthe expanded end of a long bone?

A: Bones refer to rigid organ that forms the part of vertebrate skeleton. They are protective,…

Q: Why is a clavicle a bone that can easilyfracture?

A: The appendicular skeleton comprises of bones of the upper limb, lower limb, and girdles. Girdle…

Q: Which membrane lines the internal canals and covers the trabeculae of a bone?

A: A bone is a rigid organ that constitutes part of the vertebrate skeleton in animals. The general…

Q: What does diploe mean with respects to boney anatomy?

A: Introduction:  Flat bones are a type of bone that is typically quite thin and can have a curved…

Q: An epiphyseal line in a long bone indicates (a) a fracture, (b) that it can grow in length, (c) that…

A: Long bone can be defined as the type of bone that is hard and dense. It provides structure,…

Q: How is it possible that adult lamellar bone formed by intramembranous ossification is…

A: lamellar bone represents the main type of bone in a mature skeleton . It is characterized by an…

Q: Explain the difference between a cranial bone and a facial bone. Give four examples of each?

A: the skull gives structure to the face. the bone of the skull is of 2 types Cranium and facial bone.…

Q: What does the medullary cavity of the long bone contain?     bone marrow     spongy bone…

A: All long bones have a hollow region called the medullary cavity, except for the long bone, adult…

Q: List the parts of a typical long bone?

A: We can say that Bone is a rigid tissue and a major component of the skeletal system along with…

Q: why is a living bone considered an organ?

A: The smallest part of our body is called the cell that together form the tissue. Different types of…

Q: Trabeculae are structural characteristics of compact bone.   TRUE or FALSE? Why?

A: Compact bone is a thick bone in which the bony matrix is solidly packed with organic ground…

Q: What do you mean by sesamoid bones?

A: The human skeleton has various functions like protection, strength, supporting weight, and have…

Q: What is the hyoid bone and the purpose it serves?

A: Bone It refers to a rigid organ that possess part of the skeleton in vertebrates. Bones perform…

Q: Briefly describe each of the following bone features: condyle,epicondyle, process, tubercle, fossa,…

A: Bones are the primary part of our skeletal system. They are responsible for providing support,…

Q: differentiate endochondral ossification from intramembranous ossification.

A: Introduction: The bone makes up one-third of the connective tissue, and it is filled with calcium…

Q: What is ossification? What is the difference betweenintramembranous and endochondral ossification?

A: In the body, bone refers to the connective tissue that is mineralized. Bone performs various…

Q: !) Compact bone is made of concentric rings of osteocytes called : ) acunae p) osteons .

A: Bones are termed as organs due to the presence of the blood, nerves, connective tissue.They are of…