Exam 6: The Skeletal System

In the spongy bone, which of the following produces blood cells?

The hormone ________ removes calcium from the blood and causes it to be stored in the bone.

The ________ bone contains the foramen magnum.

Osteoblasts deposit ________ on the collagen frame during the development of bone from cartilage.

The ________ divides the left and right chambers inside the nose.

The bones that make up the digits of the hands or feet are known as the ________.

Briefly explain osteoporosis, and identify preventive measures a person can take to reduce the risk of this condition.

A condition in which the bone is broken down faster than it is built is known as ________.

Arthroscopic surgery is used to repair damage to the knee. What sorts of things can go wrong that can lead to damage in someone's knee?

Straps of connective tissue that hold bones together, support joints, and direct movement are known as ________.

Which bone(s) form(s) a connection between the scapula and the sternum to support the pectoral girdle?

The first step in the healing of a fracture is the formation of ________.

One of the functions of the skeletal system is the storage of ________ and ________.

A(n) ________ is defined as damage to a ligament that can take longer to heal than muscular damage because the ligament does not have a large blood supply.

The ________ is the site in long bones that stores fatty tissue used for energy.

A cartilage disk that joins the two pelvic bones in the anterior region of the pelvic girdle is known as the ________.

Calcium intake is important for women during pregnancy. If a woman for whatever reason does not get enough calcium in her diet during pregnancy, what is likely to happen to her bone tissue?

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most threatening form of arthritis and often results in a replacement prosthesis of the damaged joint. Explain how this form of arthritis differs from other forms.

Where would we find yellow bone marrow?

Slipped disks are very common in the United States. Which of the following can cause a slipped disk?