Exam 5: The Skeletal System

Which of these bones is associated with the hand?

Hematopoiesis refers to the formation of blood cells within the red marrow cavities of certain bones.

Match the following: -Broken bone ends are forced into each other

Two or more bones meet at a location called a(n) ________.

There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.

Using Figure 5.2, identify the following: -The carpals are indicated by ________.

Match the following: -Bone breaks into many fragments

Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________, whereas articulations permitting no movement are called ________.

Which two bones constitute the forearm?

Explain the five functions of the skeletal system.

Which of these bone markings is a projection that serves as a site for muscle or ligament attachment?

The type of joint shown in Figure 5.4 is ________.

The skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage form the ________ skeleton.

Match the following: -Cells that can dissolve the bony matrix

Explain how atlas and axis are different from other vertebrae. Discuss the roles they play in the body.

A closed, or simple, fracture is one that penetrates through the skin's surface.

Match the following: -Joint between atlas and axis

A fracture that is common in osteoporotic bones is a(n) ________.

The spinal cord passes through the body of each vertebra.

How many True ribs do humans have?