Exam 7:The Skeletal System-Part C

The regulation of the calcium content of adult bones is a function of the:

Between adjacent lumbar vertebrae are ___ joints that are characterized by ___.

Which statement is true of compact bone?

The radius and ulna form this type of joint:

Which statement is NOT true of PTH and calcitonin?

An example of a ball-and-socket joint is the:

Paranasal sinuses are found in all of these bones except the:

The reabsorption of bone matrix is a function of the:

The type of bone tissue that contains red bone marrow is:

An example of a condyloid joint is the:

The hormones that contribute to bone growth by increasing the production of energy are:

The sphenoid and ethmoid bones are among the bones of the:

The three pairs of ribs that articulate indirectly with the sternum are called:

The hormones that promote closure of the epiphyseal discs are:

In the long bones of children,growth occurs at the:

An example of a saddle joint is the:

The phrase "closure of the epiphyseal discs" means that:

The hormones that regulate the amount of calcium in the bones and the blood are:

Which part of the sternum articulates with the clavicles?

In the phrase "genes for height," the word genes means: