Exam 7:The Skeletal System-Part C

The part of a synovial joint that prevents friction within the joint cavity is the:

Which statement is true of spongy bone?

The number of pairs of each type of rib-true,false,and floating-in order,is:

The hormone in women that promotes closure of the epiphyseal discs is:

In a synovial joint,the synovial membrane:

All of the following are synovial joints except:

Growth hormone contributes to the growth of bones by:

The structures that connect bone to bone are:

Which statement is NOT true of the shoulder and hip joints?

The hormone that decreases the reabsorption of calcium from bones is:

The term genetic potential for height means:

The seven pairs of ribs that articulate directly with the sternum are called:

In an embryonic femur,the osteoclasts form:

Which statement is NOT true of hormones and bone growth?

The hormone that increases cell division in growing bones is:

The rib cage is directly involved in the functioning of which organ system?

The 12 vertebrae with which the ribs articulate are called:

Three nutrients that are needed to become part of bone matrix are:

The two pubic bones form this type of joint:

Which pair of bones directly helps to protect the brain?