Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Flared portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphyseal plate
A)manubrium
B)mastoid process
C)medullary cavity
D)metaphysis
E)olecranon
F)osseous tissue
G)ossification
H)osteoblast
I)osteoclast
J)periosteum

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Flared portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphyseal plate
A)manubrium
B)mastoid process
C)medullary cavity
D)metaphysis
E)olecranon
F)osseous tissue
G)ossification
H)osteoblast
I)osteoclast
J)periosteum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The flared portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphyseal plate is called the metaphysis.

Answer: F
 Osseous tissue refers to bone tissue.

Answer: G
 Ossification is the process of bone formation.

Answer: H
 An osteoblast is a bone-forming cell.

Answer: I
 An osteoclast is a bone-resorbing cell that breaks down old bone tissue.

Answer: J
 The periosteum is the tough outer covering of bone that contains blood vessels and nerves.

The other choices, A, B, C, and E, refer to specific structures or parts of bones but do not match the definition given in the question.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings