Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function.
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
1. _____ Bone-forming cells
2. _____ Hollow shaft of the long bone
3. _____ A bone can grow as long as this remains
4. _____ Thin layer of connective tissue that lines the medullary canal
5. _____ Small canals that carry nutrients to bone cells
6. _____ Tough connective tissue surrounding the shaft of long bones
7. _____ Hollow part of the bone where marrow is stored
8. _____ Bone-resorbing cells
9. _____ Small spaces in the bone matrix where bone cells are located
10. _____ Ends of long bones
11. _____ Type of joint that allows no movement
12. _____ Refers to the process of blood cell formation
13. _____ Type of joint that allows for free movement
14. _____ Another term for joints
15. _____ Type of joint that allows for slight, limited movement
1. g. osteoblast
2. a. diaphysis
3. j. epiphyseal plate
4. d. endosteum
5. h. canaliculi
6. c. periosteum
7. e. medullary cavity
8. f. osteoclast
9. i. lacuna
10. b. epiphyses
11. m. synarthrotic
12. l. hematopoiesis
13. k. diarthrotic
14. n. articulations
15. o. amphiarthrotic
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