Exam 5: The Skeletal System

The ________ is formed from two bones that are fused at the midline directly below the nasal septum.They form the upper jaw.

Which is the appropriate treatment for a sprain?

Which of the following covers compact bone and functions in bone repair and growth?

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -The opening at the base of the cranium through which the spinal cord passes.

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.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -Bone cells that break down bone tissue.

A series of interconnected bones that form the backbone of all mammals,fishes,reptiles,and birds is the ________.

The ________ girdle connects the legs to the vertebral column.

Astronauts returning to Earth from an extended stay in space have to be extremely careful or they could break a bone.It takes several weeks to restore normal bone strength.Which would be the best regimen to rebuild the lost bone tissue?

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

Which of these bones form the cheekbones in the skulls of mammals?

Why would a scientist trying to isolate osteoblasts look on the periosteal side of a bone in a young animal to find them?

Explain the structure and function of the pectoral and pelvic girdles.

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -Bones that form on either side of the cranium and are thought of as the temples.

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

Organized sports can be very competitive,even for young children.Little League players are often pushed to develop skills like perfecting a curve ball.However,repeatedly trying to throw a curve ball can cause injury in growing bone.What part of the bone is most likely affected?

Why would a tall woman be at less risk of osteoporosis than a short woman,yet both would be at higher risk than a man?

Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column. -Also known as the thighbone,it rotates within a socket in the pelvis.

The ________ joints have no joint cavity and usually do not permit movement.Sutures between skull bones are this kind of joint.

Fluid-filled sacs known as ________ function to cushion certain joints,such as the elbow joint.