Anatomy 2531 LU II Study Guide
Choose the statement that correctly pairs the type of cartilaginous joint with its example.
the joint between the bodies of two vertebrae is an example of a symphysis joint
blood functions
transport nutrients to the tissues
Under normal circumstances, the wrist can be hyperextended, but the elbow cannot.
true
With age, some bones fuse together by ossification forming the so called synostoses.
true
Which of the following best describes osseous tissue?
a connective tissue with a hardened matrix that makes up bone
Within compact bone, a central canal is found at the center of which structure?
an osteon
An example of a highly vascular tissue is __________ tissue. An example of a tissue that is not highly vascular is __________.
areolar; cartilage
With the elbow and wrist extended, painting a circle on a canvas requires __________ of the shoulder.
circumduction
What is a syndesmosis held together by?
collagen fibers
Which of the following are components of the matrix of connective tissue? Check all that apply.
collagen fibers, proteoglycans, ground substance
Most springy and flexible
elastic
Connective tissues contain abundant cells that are on contact with one another.
false
Found between the vertebrae as intervertebral discs.
fibrocartilage
Blood is classified as fluid connective tissue because it has a _________ matrix.
fluid
Which of the following is true of immature cells of connective tissue?
form the matrix
Which of the following is not a feature of connective tissues?
ground substance is so scarce that is it not visible
Which does not belong? Out of erythrocyte, leucocyte, hemocytoblast, thrombocyte
hemocytoblast
Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) help give the ground substance some of its qualities, including _________.
holding water and maintaining electrolyte balance
The classification of a joint as bony, fibrous, cartilaginous, or synovial describes which of the following?
how the bone ends are held together within the joint
One example of a multiaxial joint is the __________ joint.
humeroscapular
Forms the embryonic skeleton
hyaline
What is the calcium-phosphate salt deposited within bone called?
hydroxyapatite
While standing, looking up at the stars requires __________.
hyperextension of the neck
Where are chondrocytes and osteocytes located?
in lacunae
Which of the following is a correct match?
mast cells produce histamine
Which of the following is/are functions of connective tissue? Check all that apply.
supporting the internal frame of the body, energy storage, hormone transplant, protecting the vital organs, forming the structural framework of the liver
Which of the following is NOT an epithelial tissue membrane?
synovial membrane
Which structure attaches a muscle to bone and helps stabilize a synovial joint?
tendon
Found in lymphatic organs
reticular connective tissue
