Skeletal System Flashcards
Which of the following best describes the characteristics of a short bone?
A-Just like long bones but shorter
B-cuboidal in shape
C-designed to protect the brain
Cuboidal in shape
Periosteum can provide attachment points for tendons
A-true
B-false
true
Which of the following parts of a long bone are the furthest from the center?
A-Metaphysis
B-epiphysis
C-epiphyseal line
Epiphysis
The Sacrum is a part of which skeletal system?
A-axial
B-appendicular
C-both
Axial
The bones of the pectoral girdle are part of which skeletal system
A-axial
B-appendicular
C-both
Appendicular
Cartilage is a avascular
A-true
B-false
True
The fibrous connective tissue covering bone is called
A-perichondrium
B-deep fascia
C-periosteum
Periosteum
What is compact bone?
A-Thin, dense layer surrounding the spongy bone
B-bone with numerous spaces
C-a very small bone
Thin, dense layer surrounding the spongy bone
Trabeculae are found in
A-compact bond
B-spongy bone
C-medullary cavity
Spongy bone
The skull is an example of
A-an irregular bone
B-a sesamoid bone
C-a flat bone
A flat bone
Sesamoid bones develop in
A-ligaments
B-tendons
C-muscles
Tendons
The epiphysial line is seen
A-after fusion of the diaphysis and epiphysis
B-before fusion of the diaphysis and epiphysis
C-only before puberty
After fusion of the diaphysis and epiphysis
Bony landmarks or markings are formed by
A-genetic predisposition
B-wherever another structure is attached
C-wherever arteries contact bone
Wherever another structure is attached
Cartilage is present in
A-medullary cavity
B-epiphysial line
C-epiphysial plate
Epiphysial plates
Wormian bones are related to
A-Long bones
B- skull bones
C-Sesamoid bones
Skull bones
