Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Upper portion of the sternum
A)manubrium
B)mastoid process
C)medullary cavity
D)metaphysis
E)olecranon
F)osseous tissue
G)ossification
H)osteoblast
I)osteoclast
J)periosteum

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Upper portion of the sternum
A)manubrium
B)mastoid process
C)medullary cavity
D)metaphysis
E)olecranon
F)osseous tissue
G)ossification
H)osteoblast
I)osteoclast
J)periosteum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The upper portion of the sternum is called the manubrium.

Answer: B
 The mastoid process is a bony protuberance behind the ear.

Answer: F
 Osseous tissue is another word for bone tissue.

Answer: G
 Ossification is the process of bone formation.

Answer: H
 An osteoblast is a cell that forms new bone tissue.

Answer: I
 An osteoclast is a cell that breaks down bone tissue.

Answer: J
 The periosteum is a membrane that covers the surface of bones.

The terms medullary cavity and metaphysis do not match any of the given choices.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings