Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones
A)epiphyseal plate
B)ribs
C)vertebra
D)tuberosity
E)xiphoid process
F)yellow bone marrow

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones
A)epiphyseal plate
B)ribs
C)vertebra
D)tuberosity
E)xiphoid process
F)yellow bone marrow

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The epiphyseal plate is the cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones where growth occurs.

Answer: B
 Ribs are long, curved bones that protect the chest and organs.

Answer: C
 Vertebrae are the bones that make up the spinal column.

Answer: D
 Tuberosity refers to a rough, bumpy surface on a bone where muscles can attach.

Answer: E
 The xiphoid process is a small, cartilaginous projection at the bottom of the sternum.

Answer: F
 Yellow bone marrow is the fatty tissue found inside the cavities of some bones, such as the femur, and is responsible for producing new blood cells.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings