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quiz for 3 and 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are foramina? | Holes in the skull that allow blood vessels and nerves to pass through |
| In addition to 1 sacrum and 1 coccyx, the spinal column is composed of _________ vertebrae. | 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar |
| Patella | sesamoid bone |
| calcaneus | short bone |
| ulna | long bone |
| rib | flat bone |
| vertebra | irregular bone |
| What is the relationship between bone deposition and bone reabsorption in people 45 and older? | Deposition < Reabsorption |
| What covers the epiphyses of long bones? | articular cartilage |
| which of the following is an autoimmune disorder | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Which of the following is not a cranial bone? | lacrimal bone |
| Which of the following accurately describes an abnormal curvature of the spine? | Lordosis is also known as "swayback" and is an abnormal curvature of the lumbar vertebrae. |
| What part of the long bone is a source of osteoblasts? | periosteum |
| Where is the dermis in relation to the epidermis and hypodermis? | Deep to the epidermis and superficial to the hypodermis |
| Using the rule of nines, the body is divided into _________ areas, each with _________ percent of the body’s surface area. | 11 areas, each with 9 percent of the body’s surface area |
| Which statement incorrectly describes a change in skin as it ages? | Blood vessels are quicker to respond to temperature regulation |