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Chapters 6, 7, 8

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