Anatomy skeletal system

the shaft of a long bone is called a

diaphysis

what is the bone of the brachium

humerous

intramembranous ossification results in the formation or which bone

mandible

bone cell capable of dissolving the bony matrix

osteoclasts

which of the following is essential for normal bone growth

calcium, sex hormones, vitamin D3

what is the main difference between spongy bone and compact bone

compact bones contain osteons, and spongy bones contain trabeculae

what is responsible for the production of new bone

osteoblasts

areas of solid bone where two skull bones join

sutures

the shaft of a long bone is called the

diaphysis

what is a freely moveable joint

diarthrosis

the order of endochondral ossification

-calcification of matrix surrounding chondrocytes -cells from the perichondrium differentiate into osteoblasts -formation of the primary ossification center -osteoclasts break down the spongy bone to create marrow cavity -formation of the secondary ossification centers

what is a slightly moveable joint

amphiarthrosis

While observing bone tissue, you notice that osteoblast activity exceeds osteoclast activity. Which of the following events are you observing?

bone growth

the smooth, rounded, or oval articular process of a bone is termed a

condyle

the hormone calcitonin functions to

depress calcium levels in body fluids

soft spots that are made of fibrous connective tissue, which will eventually fuse to form the sutures of the skull

fontanelles

a round opening through the bone that acts as a passageway for blood vessels or nerves is anatomically referred to as a

foramen

the head of the humerous articulates with what on the scapula

glenoid cavity

the connective tissue covering the outer surface of a bone is the

periosteum

as you stand on the tip of your toes to reach the top shelf of the cabinet, which joint movement are you performing

plantar flexion

what is the lateral bone of the forearm

radius

what is are the functions of the skeletal system

support, movement, and storage

What is an immovable joint?

synarthrosis