Exam 7: Skeletal System

As long as the epiphyseal plate remains between the diaphysis and epiphysis,bone growth can continue.

The indentation in the femur where the patella or kneecap fits is called the acetabulum.

The articular cartilage covers and cushions the ends of the bones.

Which of the following statements is true of both bone and cartilage?

Parathyroid hormone decreases the concentration of calcium in the blood.

Canaliculi supply food and oxygen to cartilage cells.

Match each bone with its description or location. -Bones of the wrist

A person who works daily with a heavy load on his/her right arm would expect to have

The phalanges are the bones of the

Match each type of joint movement with its definition or description. -Reduction of the angle of a joint

The carpals are the bones of the hand.

Because the last two sets of ribs are not attached to any other bones in the body,they are called floating ribs.

A suture is an example of a(n)

The thin,fibrous membrane that lines the medullary cavity is called the

Describe the structure of the osteon.

The two bones of the lower leg are the

The calcified rings of compact bone are called canaliculi.

Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function. -Another term for joints

The cheekbone is called the

The bone at the back of the skull is called the