Match the description of the vertebra to the correct vertebral region.
1. Have a transverse foramen
2. Have articular facets on the transverse
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3. Articular facets face superior/inferior
4. Spinous processes are blunted and short
5. Have some bifid spinous process
6. Have the largest size vertebral bodies
7. Have facets that articulate with a rib - 1. Cervical vertebrae
2. Thoracic vertebrae
3. Cervical vertebrae
4. Lumbar vertebrae
5. Cervical vertebrae
6. Lumbar vertebrae
7. Thoracic vertebrae
Throughout life, bone tissue continues to change. __________ are responsible for resorbing bone matrix and __________ are responsible for replacing it. - Osteoclasts; osteoblasts
Match the location in the body with the name of the bone.
1. Thigh bone
2. Lateral lower leg bone
3. Medial lower leg bone
4. Knee cap - 1. Femur
2. Fibula
3. Tibia
4. Patella
What is an organ that is protected by bones of the axial skeleton? - The heart
Bone tissue is largely composed of what two items? - Collagen and inorganic salts
What is the role of vitamin D in bone development? - Vitamin D increases calcium absorption from the small intestine which is used to build bone matrix.
What is the definition of hematopoiesis? - The process of blood cell formation
What happens when the epiphyseal plate is ossified? - Lengthening of the bone is no longer possible.
Match the location in the body with the name of the bone.
1. Upper arm bone
2. Collar bone
3. Shoulder blade
4. Lateral bone of the forearm
5. Medial bone of the forearm - 1. Humerus
2. Clavicle
3. Scapula
4. Radius
5. Ulna
From what do intramembranous bones form? - From sheetlike layers of unspecialized connective tissue
The osteocytes in compact bone are arranged within cylinder-shaped units called __________. - osteons
Which of the following is found inferior to the maxilla and has a posterior articulation with the temporal bone? - Mandibular bone
Based on their shape, the bones of the Cranium can be classified as what type of bone? - Flat bones
What is the end of a long bone called? - Epiphysis
What is a function of bone that is due to its relationship with skeletal muscle? - Movement of limbs
What type of synovial joint involves two flat (or nearly flat) bone surfaces? - Plane joint
Match the descriptions to the structures associated with synovial joints.
1. Fibrocartilage discs within joint
2. Fluid-filled sacs
3. Lining of joint cavity; secretes fluid
4. Protective layer that covers bone ends - 1. Menisci
2. Bursae
3. Synovial membrane
4. Articular cartilage
Match the description to the correct joint disorder.
1. Inflammation of fluid-filled sacs associated with a joint
2. Torn or overstretched ligaments [Show Less]