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exam 3
Chapters 6, 7, 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of the following is not a function of rhe skeletal system? | Communication |
| The structural unit of compact bone is | the osteon |
| Bones constantly undergo absorption for various reasons. Which of the followingcells accomplishes this process? | Osteoclast |
| The sternum is considered a blank bone. | flat |
| Wolff's law is concerned with | The thickness and shape of a bone determinined by mechanical and gravitational stresses placed on it. |
| Spongy bones are made up of framework of weblike extensions called | Trabeculae |
| Which hormone is important for bone growth during infancy and childhood? | Growth hormone |
| Which fracture would be least likely in a 92 yer old | Greenstick |
| The most abundant skeletal cartilage type, which can be found in the external nose is | hyaline |
| A fracture in the shaft of a bone would be a break in the | Diaphysis |
| The structure of bone tissue suits the functioon, Which of the following bone tissue is adapted to support weight and withstand tension stress? | compact bone |
| the inferiormost part of the sternum is the | xiphoid process |
| The axial skeleton contains | the skull vertebral column and rib cage |
| The pituitary gland is housed in the | Sella turica of the spheniod |
| the hyoid bone is unique because | this bone doesnt articulate with any other bone |
| The external auditory meatus is found in the | temporal bone |
| Whichphrase best describes the function of the vertebral curves? | provide resilience and flexibility |
| A round or oval opening through a bone is known as | foramen |
| The body of a typical lumbar vertebra is | nearly kidney shaped |
| Which part of the vertebral column receives the most streee by bearing most of the weight of the body? | the lumbar region |
| The anitbrachium is composed of which of the following two bones? | radius and ulna |
| The skullbone that that the foramen magnum passes through is the | occipital |
| what forms the orbits? | it is formed by both facial and cranial bones |
| What one typically describes as their outer ankleis formed by the | lateral malleolus |
| a headache with painand pressure above the teeth or around the cheeks, would most likely be caused from the | maxillary sinuses |
| A large round projection on a bone might be called a | condyle |
| Articular cartilage found at the ends of the long bones serves to | provide a smooth surface at the ends of the synovial joints |
| Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called | bursae |
| Articulations permitting virtually no movements are | synarthroses |
| the gliding motion of the wrist is accomplished because of the | plane |
| Bending you head backwards until it hurts is an example of | hyperextension |
| Fibrous joints are classified as | sutures,syndesmoses and gomphoses |
| When one is moving a limb away fromthe median plane of the body long the frontal plane, it is called | abduction |
| The terms inversion and eversion pertain only to | the feet |
| The shoulder joint is a goood example of a blank synovial joint. | multiaxial |
| when a ballerina points the toes it is known as | plantar flexion |
| when ligaments reinforcing a joint are stretched or torn you may have | sprain |
| Whatis not true about hip joints | the hip joint relies mainly on muscles for stabilization. |
| Anatomical characteristics of a synovial joint include | all of the above/articular cartilage, joint cavity, and an articular capsule |
| an autoimmune disease markedby the flare ups and periodsofremission in which joints become tender and stiff is | rheumatoid arthritis |
| Structures of the knee joint that helpdeepen the shallow tibial articulating surfaces and also help diminish side to side rocking of the femur on the tibia are the | menisci |
| the four tendons associated muscles that encircle the shoulder joint tohelp stabilize it make upthe | rotator cuff |
| The most stabilizing factor of the knee and shoulder joint is | the strength and health of the muscles and tendons crossing these joints |
| Opposable thumbs are possible because of the | saddle joint |
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