Asked by Federico Maeso on May 21, 2024
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What is the order of tissues from the outside to the inside of the epiphysis of a long bone?
A) hyaline cartilage → spongy bone → marrow → periosteum
B) hyaline cartilage → spongy bone →epiphyseal plate → marrow
C) epiphyseal plate→ hyaline cartilage → spongy bone → marrow
D) hyaline cartilage → marrow → spongy bone → epiphyseal plate
E) spongy bone → hyaline cartilage → periosteum → marrow
Epiphyseal Plate
A growth plate located at the ends of long bones where new bone tissue is produced during growth in children and adolescents.
Hyaline Cartilage
Cartilage whose cells lie in lacunae separated by a white translucent matrix containing very fine collagen fibers.
Marrow
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, where blood cells are produced.
- Acquire knowledge on the arrangement and purpose of skeletal system elements.
Verified Answer
AB
Aastha BansalMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The order of tissues from the outside to the inside of the epiphysis of a long bone is hyaline cartilage, spongy bone, epiphyseal plate, and marrow. The periosteum is not part of the epiphysis, but rather covers the outer surface of the bone.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the arrangement and purpose of skeletal system elements.