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Skeletal system Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is not a function of bone?

Storing minerals
Producing  blood cells
Generating heat
Storing lipids

A

Generating heat

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2
Q

A type of bone that develops in attendance or joint capsule is_____

A

Sesamoid bone

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3
Q

Which aspect of bone structure provides the elastic quality of bone?

A

Organic material

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4
Q

The main component of bone that has the piezoelectric quality is______

A

Collagen

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5
Q

The external connective tissue covering a bone is called

A

Periosteum

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6
Q

The continual changing of bone in response to functional demands is called_____

A

Remodeling

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7
Q

Which type of bone contains trabeculae?

A

Cancellous

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8
Q

Which of the following bone types contains a diaphysis?

A

Long bone

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9
Q

Name for a depression on a bone

A

Fossa

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10
Q

The clavicle is found in the axial or the appendicular skeleton?

A

Appendicular

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11
Q

Which suture joins the parietal bones and occipital bone?

A

Lambdoidal

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12
Q

Which bone forms the structure of the nose?

A

Vomer

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13
Q

What bone has a superior articular facet?

A

Thoracic vertebra

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14
Q

Which bony landmark is located on the humerus?

A

Olecranon fossa

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15
Q

The coracoid process is located on which bone?

A

Scapula

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16
Q

When one is palpating the posterior cervical area, the fibrous structure felt is the_______

A

Nuchal ligament

17
Q

The costal angle is located on which bone?

A

Rib

18
Q

How many bones are in the foot?

A

26

19
Q

Which skeleton to the following bones belong to?

Coccyx occipital sternum

A

Axial skeleton

20
Q

The olecranon fossa and lesser tubercle are bony landmarks of which bone?

A

Humerus

21
Q

Where is the lamina located?

A

In the vertebral column

22
Q

Where is the acetabulum?

A

Part of the pelvis

23
Q

When one is palpating over the spine, the structure most prominently felt is the_________

A

Spinous process

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