Bone tissue bingo

Exercise and reference answers

Clues and terms

1. Clue

   The tubular shaft of a long bone.

   Item

   Diaphysis

2. Clue

   The widened end, spongy inside.

   Item

   Epiphysis

3. Clue

   Where blood cells are made.

   Item

   Red marrow

4. Clue

   Fibrous covering on the outside.

   Item

   Periosteum

5. Clue

   Lining of the marrow cavity.

   Item

   Endosteum

6. Clue

   Lays down new bone matrix.

   Item

   Osteoblast

7. Clue

   Breaks bone down again.

   Item

   Osteoclast

8. Clue

   Haversian unit of compact bone.

   Item

   Osteon

9. Clue

   Spike aligned to stress lines.

   Item

   Trabecula

Instructions

Read each clue and tap the term it describes.

Explanation