Skeletal PRETEST
the medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with a thin cellular layer called _______
endosteum
a seesaw is an example of a third -class lever
false
growth hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland
false
the appendicular skeleton consists of the parts that support and protect the head,neck, and trunk
false
the parietal bones meet the frontal bone along the sagittal suture
false
the tarsal bones form the wrist
false
yellow bone marrow functions in the formation of blood cells
false
the membranous soft spots of a newborns skull are called _________
fontanels
acromegaly is cause by the excessive secretion of _________
growth hormone
_______ is the process of blood cell formation
hematopoiesis
the coxal bones include the...
ilium ischium pubis
the cartilaginous parts that operate the vertebrae are called __________
invertebrate disks
the presence of an epiphyseal disk indicates that...
bone length is increasing
bone-forming cells are called _______
osteoblasts
linea aspera is
part of the femur
deltoid tuberosity is
part of the humerus
acromion process is
part of the scapula
medial malleolus is
part of the tibia
olecranon process is
part of the ulna
the tough fibrous tissue that encloses a long bone is called the _______
periosteum
red bone marrow functions in the formation of...
red and white blood cells, and platelets
the pituitary gland is located in the...
sella turcica
the xiphoid process is part of the ________
sternum
the joint created by the two pubic bones is the __________
symphysis pubis
if the supply of blood cells is deficient, yellow marrow may change into red marrow
true
osteoclasts are large cells that cause the breakdown of osseous tissue
true
vitamin d is needed for the proper absorption of calcium in the small intestine
true
volkmann's canals form transverse channels in bone tissue
true
the zygomatic arch is composed of processes of the...
zygomatic and temporal bones
the bones of the wrist together form the _______
carpus
the atlas is one of the...
cervical vertebrae