What Type of Cartilage Is Found at the Ends of the Long

question 39

Multiple Choice

What type of cartilage is found at the ends of the long bones?

• A) elastic cartilage
• B) fibrocartilage
• C) hyaline cartilage
• D) spongy
• E) compact

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Definitions:

Gluteus Medius

A muscle located on the outer aspect of the hip, crucial for stabilizing the pelvis and enabling hip abduction.

Tensor Fasciae Latae

A muscle of the thigh that helps to stabilize and move the hip and knee, and is involved in the abduction and internal rotation of the hip.

Tibialis Posterior

A deep muscle of the lower leg that supports the arch of the foot and aids in plantar flexion and inversion of the foot.

Adductor Magnus

A large muscle in the thigh that helps in the movement of drawing the legs together (adduction).