Exam 6: The Skeletal System

The hyoid bone

The ________ of the radius assists in the stabilization of the wrist joint by preventing lateral movement of the bones of the wrist.

Ribs that are connected to the sternum by separate cartilaginous extensions are called ________ ribs.

Dorsiflexion involves ________ at the ankle joint and ________ of the foot.

Ribs that have no connection to the sternum are called

Structure E is the

Tarsal bones are classified as ________ bones.

Which suture connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones?

Compared with the pectoral girdle,the pelvic girdle is

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed

Differentiate between compact bone and spongy bone.

The movement of turning your head is called

Why is the elbow joint considered to be extremely stable?

The bony compartment that supports the brain is called the

Where would the osteoclasts be located?

Older individuals suffer from a much higher proportion of hip fractures than the young.Why?

Your doctor suggests that you increase your calcium intake to maintain your healthy bones.You do not understand why the doctor suggested this since you are a healthy 32-year-old.What was the doctor's reasoning?

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

The ankle consists of ________ tarsal bones.

The intervertebral articulations are classified as ________ joints.