Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function.
-Small canals that carry nutrients to bone cells
A)Diaphysis
B)Epiphyses
C)Periosteum
D)Endosteum
E)Medullary cavity
F)Osteoclast
G)Osteoblast
H)Canaliculi
I)Lacuna
J)Epiphyseal plate
K)Diarthrotic
L)Hematopoiesis
M)Synarthrotic
N)Articulations
O)Amphiarthrotic

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Canaliculi are the small canals that carry nutrients and oxygen to bone cells.

Answer: A 
 Diaphysis is the shaft or long, main portion of a long bone.

Answer: B 
 Epiphyses are the rounded ends of a long bone, where articulations with other bones occur.

Answer: C 
 Periosteum is a membrane that covers the outer surface of bones, containing blood vessels and nerves.

Answer: D 
 Endosteum is a membrane that lines the inner surface of bones, containing bone-forming cells.

Answer: E 
 Medullary cavity is a hollow space within the diaphysis of long bones, containing bone marrow.

Answer: G 
 Osteoblasts are the bone-forming cells.

Answer: F 
 Osteoclasts are the bone-resorbing cells.

Answer: J 
 Epiphyseal plate is a cartilaginous layer found in growing bones, allowing for lengthening in childhood and adolescence.

Answer: N 
 Articulations refer to the points where two bones come together, such as joints.

Answer: M 
 Synarthrotic joints are immovable joints, such as those found in the skull.

Answer: O 
 Amphiarthrotic joints are slightly movable joints, such as those between the vertebrae.

Answer: K 
 Diarthrotic joints are freely movable joints, such as those found in the limbs.

Answer: L 
 Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation, which occurs in the bone marrow of certain bones.

Match Each of the Terms with the Correct Definition, Description