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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