Exam 6: Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The carpal bones are examples of ________ bones.

Blood is distributed from the surface of a bone to deeper central canals through channels known as ________.

Aging has what effect on the skeletal system?

The interconnecting tiny arches of bone tissue found in spongy bone are called

During appositional growth

The trabeculae of spongy bone

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s): -Identify the structure at #4.

Bone plays a central role in the regulation of blood levels of

The superficial membrane of a bone is called the ________.

The layers of bone tissue immediately deep to the periosteum are

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

Bone tissue formation begins when osteoblasts secrete

Cells that secrete the organic components of the bone matrix are called

A calcified skeletal muscle is an example of ________.

How would removing hydroxyapatite from bone matrix affect the physical properties of a bone?

Where in the body does the production of precursors for the synthesis of calcitriol occur?

A fracture of the bone across its long axis is called a(n)________ fracture.

Small,oddly shaped bones that fill gaps between bones of the skull are called ________ bones.

________ account(s)for almost two-thirds of the weight of bone.

Factors that are necessary for proper bone formation include all of the following,except