ch. 6,7,8 (bones physiology & bones hwk)

The sternum has two layers of compact bone with a layer of spongy bone sandwiched in between. A) True B) False

True, flat bones

1. We would expect to find an epiphyseal line in the humerus of an 8-year-old. A) True B) False

false

The distal end of metacarpal I forms a joint with metacarpal II. A) True B) False

false

The primary ossification center in a long bone is typically in the epiphysis. A) True B) False

false

The ribs attach to both the sternum and the scapula. A) True B) False

false

The trapezium is part of the axial skeleton. A) True B) False

false, appendicular skeleton

A compound fracture is one where the bone is broken in more than one place. A) True B) False

false, compound means it's fracture that opens the skin

Articular cartilage is fibrocartilage. A) True B) False

false, hyaline cartilage

The hallux has three phalanges. A) True B) False

false, it has 2 phalanges

The patella is completely ossified at birth. A) True B) False

false, it ossifieds around 3-6 years old

The entire tibia bone would be considered a tissue. A) True B) False

false, it's an organ

The cervical curve of the spine would be a primary curve. A) True B) False

false, secondary curve

The temporal bone forms a moveable joint with the zygomatic bone. A) True B) False

false, temporal bone + mandible

The proximal end of the fibula forms a joint with the femur. A) True B) False

false, the fibula does NOT form a joint with the femur. **The Tibia + Femur= joint

If a patient has sinusitis with pain superior to the bridge of the nose, the sinus that is involved is likely the sphenoid bone. A) True B) False

false, the sphenoid bone is BEHIND the eyes. HIgher is above the cheeks is maxillary--or between the eyes are ethmoid.

Spongy bone has Haversian canals. A) True B) False

false, they don't

6. The scapula forms joints with the humerus and the clavicle. A) True B) False

true

Red bone marrow can be taken out of the pelvic bone in the adult. A) True B) False

true

The clavicle is part of the appendicular skeleton. A) True B) False

true

The scaphoid bone is lateral to the lunate in anatomical position. A) True B) False

true