Anatomy 2531 LU II Study Guide

Choose the statement that correctly pairs the type of cartilaginous joint with its example.

the joint between the bodies of two vertebrae is an example of a symphysis joint

blood functions

transport nutrients to the tissues

Under normal circumstances, the wrist can be hyperextended, but the elbow cannot.

true

With age, some bones fuse together by ossification forming the so called synostoses.

true

Which of the following best describes osseous tissue?

a connective tissue with a hardened matrix that makes up bone

Within compact bone, a central canal is found at the center of which structure?

an osteon

An example of a highly vascular tissue is __________ tissue. An example of a tissue that is not highly vascular is __________.

areolar; cartilage

With the elbow and wrist extended, painting a circle on a canvas requires __________ of the shoulder.

circumduction

What is a syndesmosis held together by?

collagen fibers

Which of the following are components of the matrix of connective tissue? Check all that apply.

collagen fibers, proteoglycans, ground substance

Most springy and flexible

elastic

Connective tissues contain abundant cells that are on contact with one another.

false

Found between the vertebrae as intervertebral discs.

fibrocartilage

Blood is classified as fluid connective tissue because it has a _________ matrix.

fluid

Which of the following is true of immature cells of connective tissue?

form the matrix

Which of the following is not a feature of connective tissues?

ground substance is so scarce that is it not visible

Which does not belong? Out of erythrocyte, leucocyte, hemocytoblast, thrombocyte

hemocytoblast

Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) help give the ground substance some of its qualities, including _________.

holding water and maintaining electrolyte balance

The classification of a joint as bony, fibrous, cartilaginous, or synovial describes which of the following?

how the bone ends are held together within the joint

One example of a multiaxial joint is the __________ joint.

humeroscapular

Forms the embryonic skeleton

hyaline

What is the calcium-phosphate salt deposited within bone called?

hydroxyapatite

While standing, looking up at the stars requires __________.

hyperextension of the neck

Where are chondrocytes and osteocytes located?

in lacunae

Which of the following is a correct match?

mast cells produce histamine

Which of the following is/are functions of connective tissue? Check all that apply.

supporting the internal frame of the body, energy storage, hormone transplant, protecting the vital organs, forming the structural framework of the liver

Which of the following is NOT an epithelial tissue membrane?

synovial membrane

Which structure attaches a muscle to bone and helps stabilize a synovial joint?

tendon

Found in lymphatic organs

reticular connective tissue