Exam 8: B: Skeletal Tissues

Sesamoid bones are classified as _____ bones.

The primary ossification center of a long bone is located:

Diploë can be found:

As the amount of calcitonin in the blood increases,the amount of calcium:

Match each bone structure with its corresponding description. -location of spongy bone in a long bone

Match each microscopic bone structure with its corresponding description. -bone cells are found here in cancellous bone

The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called:

The tarsal bones are examples of _____ bones.

The scapula is an example of a(n)_____ bone.

Cancellous bone is another term for a(n)_____ bone.

The small tubes in the osteon that bring nutrients,and oxygen to the osteocytes are called:

Describe the two chemical components of the extracellular bone matrix.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the epiphyses?

Match each microscopic bone structure with its corresponding description. -canals that connect parallel central canals

Name,describe,and give the location of the different types of cartilage found in the body.

Name the types of bone found in the body and give an example of each type.

Describe the varying degrees of bone formation (ossification)and bone destruction (resorption)that occurs from childhood to adulthood.

As the activity of osteoclasts increases,the:

Match each microscopic bone structure with its corresponding description. -cavities in which bone cells are found

Which of the following is true of bone but not of cartilage?