Chapter 23 Post Chapter Review

protection

Bones such as the skull and ribcage function as ___ for the brain and internal organs

skull

IN which region of the skeleton are fontanels found?

D

Osteoclasts: A- break down bone B-form lacunae in the bone matrix C- are important in bone remodeling D- all of the above

synovial membrane

Synovial fluid is produced by the

joint

Synovial fluid is very slippery, it lubricates the ___ and reduces friction

compact bone

The diaphysis of long bones is composed of

compact

The epiphyses are composed of an outer layer of ___ bone surrounding cancellous bone.

floating

The ribs that do not attach anteriorly to the sternum or to any other structure are known as

crest

Which of the following bony structures is a narrow, ridge-like projection?

scapula

Which of the following is a thin, triangular-shaped bone that joins with the head of the humerus and a clavicle?

vertebrae

Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint

immovable

a fibrous joint is...

ossify

a long bone can continue to grow in length until the growth plates ___

calcium phosphate

bone matrix is primarily composed of___

tailbone

the coccyx is also commonly called the ___