Chapter 6 - FITB

Question 1

The human adult skeleton is composted of ____ bones along with _________ , _________ , and _________ make up the framework or skeleton of the body.

Answer 1

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cartilage , tendons , ligaments

Question 2

Name the 2 groups of bones found in the skeleton:

1. ________________
2. ________________

Answer 2

1. axial skeleton

2. appendicular skeleton

Question 3

The solid matter of bone is known as ________ ______.

Answer 3

osseous tissue

Question 4

List the 4 primary functions of bones:

1. ________________________
2. _______________________
3. ________________________
4. ________________________

Answer 4

1. provide shape and support
2. provide protection
3. provide a storage space
4. provide areas for the attachment of muscles

Question 5

__________ attach muscles to bones

Answer 5

tendons

Question 6

_________ connects bones to bones

Answer 6

ligaments

Question 7

Another name for the growth plate is the ___________ plate.

Answer 7

epiphyseal

Question 8

A ________ is an articulation, where two or more bones connect.

Answer 8

joint

Question 9

The _______ _______ is composed of a series of separate bones connected to form four spinal curves

Answer 9

vertebral column

Question 10

The ________ is the lower portion of the trunk of the body

Answer 10

pelvis

Question 11

Another name for the female pelvis is the __________ pelvis.

Answer 11

gynecoid

Question 12

A crack or break in the bone is called a ________.

Answer 12

fracture