Chapter 6 Quiz Q's Which of these features is not present in the sphenoid bone?

What makes bone so strong?

Blood and marrow

Which of these features is not present in the sphenoid bone?

Crista galli

Growth in the length of the long bone occurs at the

Diaphysis

What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

Different sizes of bone cells

Each of the following bones is part of the pelvic girdle except for

Femur

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

Femur

What two bones or portions of bones make up the nasal septum?

Nasal; vomer

Bone pain behind the external acoustic meatus probably involves the

Sphenoid bone

Cervical vertebrae differ from lumbar vertebrae in all of these aspects except

Transverse foramen

Bones that articulate with the sphenoid include all of the following except

Vomer

Besides the maxilla the hard palate is also composed of the _________________.

Vomer bone

Gliding joints are found in the

ankles, toes, and shoulders