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Exam 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

A
  • Protection of internal organs
  • body support
  • blood cell production
  • calcium homeostasis
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2
Q

The shaft of a long bone is called the?

A

Diaphysis

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3
Q

The most abundant mineral in the human body is?

A

Calcium

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4
Q

The hormone calcitonin functions to..?

A

Decrease the level of calcium ion in the blood.

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5
Q

The most abundant cell type in bone is?

A

Osteocytes

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6
Q

The structural units of mature compact bone are called?

A

Osteons

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7
Q

If osteoclasts are more active than osteoblasts, bones will become..?

A

Weaker

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8
Q

Which of the following is NOT part of the axial division of the Skeletal system?

A

Pectoral girdle

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9
Q

The foramen magnum is found in the ______ bone?

A

Occipital

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10
Q

Which of these is not one of bones of the face?

A

Frontal

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11
Q

The suture that forms the articulation of the two parietal bones is the ______ suture.

A

Sagittal

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12
Q

Most mammals , including humans and giraffes, have ____ cervical vertebrae.

A

7

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13
Q

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton?

A

Sacrum

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14
Q

Which bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum ?

A

Femur

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15
Q

The lateral malleolus is found on the ..?

A

Fibula

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16
Q

The clearest distinction between a male and a female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the ?

A

Pelvis.

17
Q

An immovable joint is a(n)?

A

Synarthrosis

18
Q

Bursae are found in all of the following areas except?

A

Around the blood vessels

19
Q

A movement away from the midline of the body is termed?

A

Abduction

20
Q

To pinch with a thumb and finger involves a movement called?

A

Opposition

21
Q

A common injury to the ankle occurs by excessive turning of the sole inward, termed?

A

Inversion

22
Q

The elbow joint is an example of an _____ joint?

A

Hinge

23
Q

Which of the following movements is a good example of hypertension?

A

Extreme bending of the head backwards

24
Q

Which ligament connects the clavicle and the acromion?

A

Acromioclavicular

25
Q

The medial surface of the knee joint is reinforced by the ______ ligament?

A

Tibial collateral

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