25. Bones grow in diameter due to bone formation ________.
in the medullary cavity
beneath the periosteum
in the epiphyseal plate
within the metaphysis
26. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of zones in the epiphyseal plate?
proliferation, reserved, maturation, calcification
maturation, proliferation, reserved, calcification
calcification, maturation, proliferation, reserved
calcification, reserved, proliferation, maturation
27. A fracture can be both ________.
open and closed
open and transverse
transverse and greenstick
greenstick and comminuted
28. How can a fractured diaphysis release fat globules into the bloodstream?
The bone pierces fat stores in the skin.
The yellow marrow in the diaphysis is exposed and damaged.
The injury triggers the body to release fat from healthy bones.
The red marrow in the fractured bone releases fat to heal the fracture.
29. In a compound fracture, ________.
the break occurs at an angle to the bone
the broken bone does not tear the skin
one fragment of broken bone is compressed into the other
broken bone pierces the skin