Exam 6: The Skeletal System

A congenital defect in which the laminae of the vertebrae fail to unite along the midline is called

Articular cartilage cannot repair itself easily because it lacks a perichondrium.

The spinal nerves leave the vertebral column through the

Which of the following bones are NOT long bones?

Constantly running, walking, or jogging on uneven roads can lead to chronic pain in the area around the patella resulting in a condition called osteomyelitis.

The mechanical stress applied to bones during moderate physical exercise leads to

The articular knob labeled B on bone A in the diagram is called the

The bone in the axial skeleton that does not articulate with any other bone is the

The human pectoral girdle consists of the

Which of the following is a movable bone of the skull?

The teeth of the upper jawbone are found in alveoli of the

The hormones responsible for maintaining homeostasis relative to blood calcium levels are

The openings between adjacent vertebrae form the vertebral canal.

Which of the labeled bone markings in the diagram is the acetabulum?

Name the portions of the sternum.

All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT

Which of the following is found in the roof of the nasal cavity?

Osteoclasts are a type of bone cell that

In adults, the medullary cavity contains exclusively red bone marrow.

The largest and strongest of the unfused vertebrae in the spinal column are the