Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Shallow cavity in a bone
A)diaphysis
B)disk (disc)
C)epiphysis
D)facial bones
E)fissure
F)fontanelle
G)foramen
H)fossa
I)haversian canals
J)malleolus

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Shallow cavity in a bone
A)diaphysis
B)disk (disc)
C)epiphysis
D)facial bones
E)fissure
F)fontanelle
G)foramen
H)fossa
I)haversian canals
J)malleolus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A fossa is a shallow cavity in a bone.

Answer: A
 The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone.

Answer: C
 The epiphysis is the rounded end of a long bone.

Answer: D
 Facial bones are the bones of the face, including the maxilla and mandible.

Answer: E
 A fissure is a narrow opening in a bone.

Answer: F
 A fontanelle is a soft spot on the top of the skull of a newborn baby.

Answer: G
 A foramen is a hole in a bone that allows nerves and blood vessels to pass through.

Answer: I
 Haversian canals are channels in bone that allow blood vessels and nerves to pass through.

Answer: J
 A malleolus is the bony protrusion on either side of the ankle.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings