Question

The most common bone shape in the body is the ____________ bone shape. One of the principal features is a shaft called a(n) ____________ that contains a hollow, cylindrical space inside called the ____________ cavity. In children, this cavity contains ____________ bone marrow, which is later replaced by ____________ bone marrow in adults. An end of these bones is called a(n) ____________ . The other three bone shapes in the body generally have an external surface composed of ____________ bone and the interior is composed entirely of ____________ bone.

Answer 1

Answer with Explanation:

The most common bone shape in the body is long and curved bone shape.

One of the principal features is a shaft called Diaphysis that contains a hollow, cylindrical space inside called the marrow cavity.

In children, this cavity contains red bone marrow which is later replaced by yellow bone marrow in adults.

An end of these bones is called ephiphyses.

The other three bones shapes in the body generally have an external surface composed of periosteum bone and the interior is composed entirely of endosteum bone.