Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Minute spaces filled with blood vessels; found in compact bone
A)diaphysis
B)disk (disc)
C)epiphysis
D)facial bones
E)fissure
F)fontanelle
G)foramen
H)fossa
I)haversian canals
J)malleolus

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Minute spaces filled with blood vessels; found in compact bone
A)diaphysis
B)disk (disc)
C)epiphysis
D)facial bones
E)fissure
F)fontanelle
G)foramen
H)fossa
I)haversian canals
J)malleolus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Haversian canals are minute spaces filled with blood vessels found in compact bone.

Answer: A
 Diaphysis is the main shaft-like portion of a long bone.

Answer: C
 Epiphysis is the end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.

Answer: D
 Facial bones are bones forming the face, including the maxilla and mandible.

Answer: E
 Fissure is a narrow opening or groove in bone.

Answer: F
 Fontanelle is a space between the bones of an infant's skull before the bone is fully formed.

Answer: G
 Foramen is a small opening or hole in bone that allows the passage of nerves and blood vessels.

Answer: H
 Fossa is a shallow depression or hollow in bone.

Answer: J
 Malleolus is the bony protuberance on the side of the ankle, formed by the lower end of the tibia and fibula.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings