Exam 6: Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The smooth,rounded articular process of a bone is termed a

________ prevents damaging bone-to-bone contact within movable joints.(Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

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

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

If a tumor secretes high levels of osteoclast-activating factor,which of the following would you expect to occur as a result of this condition?

________ hormones stimulate osteoblasts to produce bone matrix.(Note: Be sure to capitalize the first letter of your answer).

In a(n)________ fracture one side of the shaft is split and the other side is bent.

During the growth of a long bone,how is the epiphysis forced farther from the shaft?

A shallow depression on a bone is termed a

Damage to a bone because of extreme load,sudden impact,or stresses applied from an unusual direction is called a(n)________.

The lacunae of osseous tissue contain

A boot-top fracture that involves both lower leg bones is called a(n)________ fracture.

________ marrow is found between the trabeculae of spongy bone.

During the process of ________,an existing tissue is replaced by bone.

Which of the following labels best matches osteocyte?

Put the following steps of bone repair in correct sequence: 1. Cartilage in the external callus is replaced by bone. 2) A hematoma occurs. 3) An internal callus forms at the site of injury. 4) Osteoclasts remodel the bone at the site of repair.

Figure 6-1 Bone Tissue Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structures labeled "4."

A(n)________ or closed fracture does not break the skin.

A(n)________ is a rounded passageway for passage of blood vessels and/or nerves.

When production of sex hormones increases at puberty,epiphyseal plates