Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Movement in the anterior-posterior plane that decreases the angle between articulating bones is which movement?

Which of the following is a carpal bone?

An arch on the underside of the foot is important because it

A crest on a bone is defined as a(n)

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.

The spinal cord lies within the

Fibrous cartilage discs that act as shock absorbers in joints are called

The medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with

-Structure D is the

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone -Structure B is the

A joint that binds each tooth within a bony socket is called a

The most inferior portion of the sternum is called the

The pectoral girdle consists of the

Humans have ________ pairs of ribs.

The anterior connection between the two pubic bones is

During the process of ________,an existing tissue is replaced with bone.

-Structure E is the joint between the ________ and ________ bones.

-Structure C is the

Osseous tissue is classified as which of the following?

-Structure F is