Unit 2 Flashcards
Define Osteocyte
bone cell
Define Haversian Canals
carry blood vessels and nerves
Define Lamellae
circular arrangements of lacunae
Define lacunae
groups of osteocytes which form in cavities
Which of the following statements about bone is INCORRECT?
(a) a compact bone has haversian systems
(b) compact bones is light and makes up the internal layer of most bones
(c) bone is made up of connective tissue and inorganic mineral salts
(d) bone produces blood cells in the red bone marrow
(b) compact bones is light and makes up the internal layers of most bones
The axis is ______
C2, second cervical vertebra
4 bones in leg
femur fibula patella tibia
T/F
The primary movement that occurs at the articulation btw C1 and C2 is to nod yes
FALSE
Name the small sesmoid wrist bone located on the ulnar side of the wrist
pisiform
T/F
A ‘false’ rib attaches indirectly to the sternum or not at all
TRUE
Which response about synovial joint is INCORRECT?
(a) synovial joints are enclosed by a fibrous capsule
(b) a synovial joint contains synovial fluid
(c) the bones within a synovial joint contain articular cartilage
(d) a synovial joints are reinforced by muscles
(d) synovial joints are reinforced by muscles
Acromioclavicular Ligament
Supports the acromioclavicular joint and prevents dislocation of the clavicle
Provides lateral support to the knee
LCL - Lateral collateral ligament of the knee
PCL - posterior cruciate ligament of the knee
Keeps the femur from being displaced anteriorly on the tibia
Stabilizes the lateral ankle joint
anterior talofibular ligament
