Exam 6: Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

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_____bone reduces the weight of the skeleton and reduces the load on muscles.

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The following are major steps in the process of intramembranous ossification. 1. Clusters of osteoblasts form osteoid that becomes mineralized. 2) Osteoblasts differentiate within mesenchymal connective tissue. 3) Spicules of bone radiate out from the ossification centers. 4) Mesenchymal cells aggregate. The correct order for these events is

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The trabeculae of spongy bone

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  Figure 6- 1 Bone Tissue Use Figure 6- 1 to answer the following questions): -Where would osteoclasts be most active? Figure 6- 1 Bone Tissue Use Figure 6- 1 to answer the following questions): -Where would osteoclasts be most active?

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_____cells are located in the inner cellular layer of the periosteum.

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A ______ is a smooth, grooved bone process shaped like a pulley

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The central canal of an osteon contains

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Identify the structures labeled "4."

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Fat is stored within the

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______are squamous cells that develop into osteoblasts.

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Vitamin D is necessary for

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The deposition of calcium salts in bone tissues is referred to as

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Would you expect to see changes in blood levels of the hormones calcitonin and PTH as a result of vitamin D3 deficiency? Explain.

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The narrow region between the head and shaft of a long bone is called the_______________ .

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The lining of the medullary cavity is called the

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  Figure 6- 2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6- 2 to answer the following questions): -Which is greater ? Figure 6- 2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6- 2 to answer the following questions): -Which isgreater?

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Match the term with its definition.
osteoclasts
immature bone cells that secrete organic components of matrix
osteocytes
multinucleated cells that secrete acids and enzymes to dissolve bone matrix
osteoprogenitors
mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix
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osteoclasts
immature bone cells that secrete organic components of matrix
osteocytes
multinucleated cells that secrete acids and enzymes to dissolve bone matrix
osteoprogenitors
mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix
osteoblasts
stem cells that produce osteoblasts
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Factors that are necessary for proper bone formation include all of the following, except

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_____________- fibers are stronger than steel when stretched

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Which of the following bones is classified as "irregular" in shape?

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