Exam 7:The Skeletal System-Part C

The part of a synovial joint that provides a smooth surface on bones is the:

Which statement is NOT true of synovial joints?

Which tissue is NOT an important part of synovial joints?

In an embryonic femur,the marrow cavity is formed by the:

The part of a synovial joint that encloses the joint in a strong sheath is the:

The production of new bone matrix for growth or repair is a function of the:

Which statement is NOT true of the periosteum of a bone?

The structures that permit tendons to slide easily across a moving joint are:

The ethmoid bone helps protect the sensory receptors and nerves for:

The temporal bone helps protect the sense organs for:

An example of a gliding joint is the joint between two:

Bones are connected to adjacent bones by:

The femur and hip bone form this type of joint:

In the embryo frontal bone:

Thyroxine contributes to the growth of bones by:

The two pairs of ribs that do not articulate with the sternum are called:

The cranial bone that encloses the pituitary gland is the:

The protein that is part of bone matrix is:

The hormone that increases energy production from glucose only is:

The hormone that increases the absorption of calcium from food in the small intestine is: