Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Which of the following best describes control center activity (marked B in the figure)when low blood calcium levels have been detected?

The medulla oblongata passes through the _____ of the occipital bone and connects with the spinal cord.

A cube-shaped bone (e.g. a carpal bone)composed of spongy bone covered by a layer of compact bone is classified as a/an _____ bone.

The temporal and zygomatic bones join to form the bony basis of the cheek called the

The longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the body is the

The shaft of a long bone is called the

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry dealing with poorly aligned teeth.

Within the skeletal system, fat is commonly stored in the

Which of the following conditions cannot be easily detected using a bone scan?

Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands would lead to an increase in blood calcium levels.

Which of the following is NOT a bone of the ankle?

The tibia and fibula articulate with the calcaneus to form the ankle joint.