Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Functions of the curves of the vertebral column include which of the following?

________ are giant bone cells with 50 or more nuclei.

Which of the following is most likely to be damaged during CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)?

The hyoid bone

Osteocytes

Billy is injured during a high school football game. His chest is badly bruised, and he is experiencing difficulty breathing. What might be the problem?

The areas of fibrous connective tissue that exist between cranial bones at birth are called

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

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -A downward movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is termed

Bones of the skull that articulate with the nasal bones include (the)

Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?

Spongy bone is made up of a network of bony rods or plates called

Why is the elbow joint considered to be extremely stable?

Which coxal bone feature supports the body's weight when one is sitting?

The ________ joint is the most frequently dislocated joint of the body as it provides an excellent demonstration of the principle that stability must be sacrificed to obtain mobility.

Typical movements at a hinge joint include

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -Structure E is the joint between the ________ and ________ bones.

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part. -The bone tissue at E is ________ bone.

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

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