Long bones consist of a _____ and a variable number of epiphyses.
A. diaphysis
B. esophagus
C. metaphysis
D. osteolysis
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The texture of short bones is _____ except at the surface, where there is a thin layer of compact bone.
A. spongy
B. tactile
C. hard
D. soft
Examples of flat bones do not include _____.
A. cranial bones
B. ribs
C. scapulae
D. vertebrae
_____ refers to the replacement of old bone tissue by new bone tissue.
A. reconstruction
B. remodeling
C. resuppying
D. resorption
The distal portion of the _____ is replaced about every 4 months.
A. femur
B. tibia
C. fibula
D. humerus