ch. 6,7,8 (bones physiology & bones hwk)
The sternum has two layers of compact bone with a layer of spongy bone sandwiched in between. A) True B) False
True, flat bones
1. We would expect to find an epiphyseal line in the humerus of an 8-year-old. A) True B) False
false
The distal end of metacarpal I forms a joint with metacarpal II. A) True B) False
false
The primary ossification center in a long bone is typically in the epiphysis. A) True B) False
false
The ribs attach to both the sternum and the scapula. A) True B) False
false
The trapezium is part of the axial skeleton. A) True B) False
false, appendicular skeleton
A compound fracture is one where the bone is broken in more than one place. A) True B) False
false, compound means it's fracture that opens the skin
Articular cartilage is fibrocartilage. A) True B) False
false, hyaline cartilage
The hallux has three phalanges. A) True B) False
false, it has 2 phalanges
The patella is completely ossified at birth. A) True B) False
false, it ossifieds around 3-6 years old
The entire tibia bone would be considered a tissue. A) True B) False
false, it's an organ
The cervical curve of the spine would be a primary curve. A) True B) False
false, secondary curve
The temporal bone forms a moveable joint with the zygomatic bone. A) True B) False
false, temporal bone + mandible
The proximal end of the fibula forms a joint with the femur. A) True B) False
false, the fibula does NOT form a joint with the femur. **The Tibia + Femur= joint
If a patient has sinusitis with pain superior to the bridge of the nose, the sinus that is involved is likely the sphenoid bone. A) True B) False
false, the sphenoid bone is BEHIND the eyes. HIgher is above the cheeks is maxillary--or between the eyes are ethmoid.
Spongy bone has Haversian canals. A) True B) False
false, they don't
6. The scapula forms joints with the humerus and the clavicle. A) True B) False
true
Red bone marrow can be taken out of the pelvic bone in the adult. A) True B) False
true
The clavicle is part of the appendicular skeleton. A) True B) False
true
The scaphoid bone is lateral to the lunate in anatomical position. A) True B) False
true