Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Forensic scientists may have to identify an adult victim who was lost in the wilderness years ago from the remains found by a hiker. What type of evidence from the bones would they look for to determine the age of the person?

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

You use your computer for several hours every day. Why is it important to have the proper hand rest and an adjustable workstation and to take frequent breaks from typing?

Which of the following cells form new bone in bone tissue?

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

You sprain your ankle at a roller derby practice. How would you treat your injury?

The main weight-bearing bone in the lower extremities is known as the ________.

The ________ forms the lower jaw in humans.

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

Which hormone causes calcium to be released from bone into the bloodstream?

Briefly explain the formation of bone in the human body.

Human growth hormone (HGH) can be used to treat patients with pituitary dwarfism. Today, parents are getting HGH injections for their children to provide an advantage in sports or to enhance their appearance by making them taller. Based on what you know about the process of bone lengthening, what is the most appropriate age group to begin such injections?

Why would a scientist trying to isolate osteoblasts look between the periosteum and the bone in a young animal to find them?

How many bones are in the human body?

Bands of connective tissue that help muscles attach to bones are termed ________.

The ________ bones are two small bones found at the corner of the eyes that have a duct system that drains tears from the eyes into the nasal chambers.

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?

The number of bones in a newborn exceeds the number of bones in an adult. Why would the number of bones decrease over time?

The ________ girdle connects the legs to the vertebral column.

The ________ is formed from two bones that are fused at the midline, forming the upper jaw.