bio 2 2nd quarter exam- academic
compound
a ______ fracture causes the bone to come through the skin
knee
a hinge joint can be found in the
red bone marrow
blood cells are formed by the
Osteoclasts
bone cells that break down bone are called
saddle
what type of joint is found in the thumb?
create more blood cells
which of the following is NOT a reason why bones are remodeled?
tendons
which of the following is NOT part of the skeletal system
sternum
which of these bones is part of the axial skeleton
Periosteum
bones are covered by a tissue called
fibrous
immovable joints are called _____ joints
Diaphysis
in an adult, compact bone is found in the
hyaline cartilage
in an embryo, the skeleton is made up mainly of
Osteocytes
mature bone cells are called
lamella
rings of matrix around the central canal
osteon
structural unit of compact bone
Epiphysis
the end of a long bone is called the
synovial fluid
the fluid that is found within a joint and is used as lubrication is called
epiphyseal plate
the site of bone growth in a child is the
ball and socket joint
the type of joint with the greatest range of motion is a
Canaliculi
tiny canals that connect bone cells to a nutrient supply
Osteoblasts
cells that build bones are called
calcium
bones store _______ for the body
lacunae
cavity which contain osteocytes (living cells)
central canal
contains nerves and blood vessels