Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function.
-Bone-resorbing 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

Question

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Bone-resorbing cells are referred to as osteoclasts.

Answer: A
 Diaphysis is the long shaft of a bone.

Answer: B
 Epiphyses are the rounded ends of long bones.

Answer: C
 Periosteum is a fibrous membrane that covers the surface of bones.

Answer: D
 Endosteum is a thin layer of connective tissue that lines the inner surface of bones.

Answer: E
 Medullary cavity is the central cavity of a long bone that contains bone marrow.

Answer: F
 Osteoclasts are bone-resorbing cells.

Answer: G
 Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells.

Answer: H
 Canaliculi are tiny channels that connect the lacunae of bone tissue.

Answer: I
 Lacunae are small, hollow spaces in bone tissue that contain osteocytes.

Answer: J
 Epiphyseal plate is a layer of hyaline cartilage located in the metaphysis of a long bone.

Answer: K
 Diarthrotic joints are freely movable joints.

Answer: L 
 Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation that occurs in the bone marrow.

Answer: M
 Synarthrotic joints are immovable joints.

Answer: N
 Articulations are connections between bones.

Answer: O
 Amphiarthrotic joints are slightly movable joints.

Match Each of the Terms with the Correct Definition, Description