A&P Module 3: Sections 6.04-6.08

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Correctly match the definition and term: Expanded portion of the long bone at its ends

epiphysis

A narrow, slitlike opening in a bone is referred to as a __________.

fissure

Correctly match the description of the bony projection with its name: Bony expansion carried on a narrow neck

head

Which of the following statements is true?

hypocalcemia leads to hyperexcitablility

This hormone normally associated with its effects on weight and energy balance, also plays a role in bone density.

leptin

Correctly match the description of the projection with its name: Large, rough, rounded projections

tuberosity

Correctly match the description of the projection with its name: Trochanter

very large, blunt, irregularly shaped process

All of the following are stored in the matrix of bones, except __________.

vitamin D

Which of the following is true?

Despite the environmental factors that influence bone density, genetics still plays the major role in determining bone density.

Correctly match the opening or depression in bone with its correct name: Fossa

Shallow, basinlike depression in a bone, often serving as an articular surface

Correctly match the opening or depression in bone with its correct name: Groove

a furrow

Fossae are __________.

bone depressions

Hydroxyapatite in bone matrix that gives bone its hardness is primarily composed of __________.

calcium and phosphates

Match the description to the correct answer regarding bone tissue: Major inorganic component of bone

calcium phosphate

Correctly match the definition and term: The inorganic minerals contained in the intercellular matrix of bone

calcium phosphate (Hydroxyapatite)

Correctly match the opening or depression in bone with its correct name: Meatus

canal-like passageway

Correctly match the opening or depression in bone with its correct name: Sinus

cavity within a bone

Match the description to the correct answer regarding bone tissue: Major organic fiber of bone

collagen

Correctly match the description of the projection with its name: Crest

narrow ridge of bone

Correctly match the description of the bony projection with its name: Armlike bar of bone

ramus

Correctly match the definition and term: Substance contained in the spaces of the spongy bone

red bone marrow

Correctly match the opening or depression in bone with its correct name: Foramen

round or oval opening through a bone

Normally considered to be a neurotransmitter that regulates sleep and mood, this hormone is a hormonal go-between bone formation and destruction.

serotonin

__________ bones act to alter the direction of tendon pull.

sesamoid

Correctly match the description of the projection with its name: Spine

sharp, slender, often pointed projection

Correctly match the description of the projection with its name: Tubercle

small rounded projection or process


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