Skeletal system Flashcards
Which of the following is not a function of bone?
Storing minerals
Producing  blood cells
Generating heat
Storing lipids
Generating heat
A type of bone that develops in attendance or joint capsule is_____
Sesamoid bone
Which aspect of bone structure provides the elastic quality of bone?
Organic material
The main component of bone that has the piezoelectric quality is______
Collagen
The external connective tissue covering a bone is called
Periosteum
The continual changing of bone in response to functional demands is called_____
Remodeling
Which type of bone contains trabeculae?
Cancellous
Which of the following bone types contains a diaphysis?
Long bone
Name for a depression on a bone
Fossa
The clavicle is found in the axial or the appendicular skeleton?
Appendicular
Which suture joins the parietal bones and occipital bone?
Lambdoidal
Which bone forms the structure of the nose?
Vomer
What bone has a superior articular facet?
Thoracic vertebra
Which bony landmark is located on the humerus?
Olecranon fossa
The coracoid process is located on which bone?
Scapula
When one is palpating the posterior cervical area, the fibrous structure felt is the_______
Nuchal ligament
The costal angle is located on which bone?
Rib
How many bones are in the foot?
26
Which skeleton to the following bones belong to?
Coccyx occipital sternum
Axial skeleton
The olecranon fossa and lesser tubercle are bony landmarks of which bone?
Humerus
Where is the lamina located?
In the vertebral column
Where is the acetabulum?
Part of the pelvis
When one is palpating over the spine, the structure most prominently felt is the_________
Spinous process
