Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -Structure J is the

On the posterior aspect of the femur, the ________ marks the attachment of powerful muscles that adduct the femur.

The typical vertebra's ________, projecting laterally or dorsolaterally from the pedicles, serves as a site for muscle attachment.

The paranasal sinuses function in

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -Structure A is the

Bone-forming cells are called

True ribs are directly connected to the sternum by

A compound fracture

What is the function of the sphenoid bone?

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -Structure C is the

Pads of ________ are often found around the edges of diarthrotic joints to provide protection for the articular cartilages.

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure K is where

The appendicular skeleton contains ________ bones.

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part. -During the process of ________, an existing tissue is replaced with bone.

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part. -Structure B is the

Channels within bone, involved with cell-to-cell communication, are called

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -This diagram shows a cervical vertebra. What feature would identify it as such?

Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?

The C₁ vertebra forms a pivot joint with the C₂ vertebra through a projection called the

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -Structure E is the