Skeletal Quiz

Question 1

Small cavities within the matrix of some connective tissues, such a cartilage and bone

Answer 1

lacunae

Question 2

_________________ also called spongy bone.

Answer 2

cancellous bone

Question 3

________ is the second of the cervical vertebrae.

Answer 3

axis

Question 4

When boiled it yields gelatin.

Answer 4

collagen

Question 5

The ______________ _______________ is a pair of large holes in the pelvis located on either side of the pelvic symphysis.

Answer 5

obturator foramen

Question 6

________ a mature bone cell.

Answer 6

osteocyte

Question 7

_____ area dorsal to the scapulas.

Answer 7

withers

Question 8

__________ ______In young animals is filled with red bone marrow.

Question 9

____________also called the coffin bone.

Answer 9

distal phalanx

Question 10

How many cervical vertebra are in a manatee

Answer 10

6

Question 11

The hoof is _______ to the knee.

Answer 11

distal

Question 12

The three toed Sloth (Bradypus) has ________ (a number) Cervical vertebrae.

Answer 12

8-9

Question 13

_____________largest foramen in the body.

Answer 13

obturator foramen

Question 14

___________also called the distal sesamoid bone.

Answer 14

navicular bone

Question 15

____________cylindrical shaft of a long bone.

Answer 15

diaphysis

Question 16

____________ refers to either extremity of a long bone.

Answer 16

epiphysis

Question 17

The three bones uniting at the acetabulum

Answer 17

ilium, ischium, pubis

Question 18

study of the bones making up the skeleton.

Answer 18

osteology

Question 19

largest sesamoid bone

Answer 19

patella

Question 20

In a cow or horse corresponds to a human knee (joint)

Answer 20

Stifle

Question 21

the knee is ___ to the foot

Answer 21

proximal