Exam 40: Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Which component of the bone matrix gives bone its tensile strength?

Which molecule prevents a muscle contraction from occurring when the muscle is at rest?

The structure of the contractile subunit of the myofibril is called the:

Hydroxyapatite found in bone matrix contains a combination of which molecules in its crystalline structure?

Which of the following should the nurse include when discussing the different types of cartilaginous joints?

After puberty, the epiphyseal plate calcifies, and the epiphysis and _____ merge.

How do blood vessels penetrate into the inner structures of the bone?

Once their initial function is complete, what do osteoblasts become?

Which characteristic of a postural muscle is a result of having substantial amounts of type I muscle fibers?