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MCPHS Anatomy & Physiology Exam 2

____ joints classified by the amount of movement at the location of the joint - ANS-functional
a _____ bone is the traditional model for overall bone structure - ANS-long
A ______ is a type of articular disc that only partially spans a synovial cavity. - ANS-meniscus
A fibrocartilage pad found between the bones within the knee joint is called a(n) -
ANS-meniscus
A form of arthritis typically resulting from normal wear-and-tear on a joint is - ANS-osteoarthritis
A group of metabolic disorders that can lead to an increased production of uric acid and arthritis
is - ANS-gout
A joint disorder in which uric acid crystals accumulate in joints is called - ANS-gout
A movement that raises a body part superiorly is called - ANS-elevation
A passageway connecting an osteocyte to another osteocyte or a nutrient source is called a/an:
- ANS-canaliculus
A passageway perpendicular to the long axis of the bone and connects one central canal to
another is called a/an: - ANS-Perforating canal
a person hit in the back of the head will most likely have damage to the - ANS-occipital bone
A synovial joint may be described as a joint ______. - ANS-separated by a narrow, fluid-filled
space allowing for significant mobility
A type of bone that has a porous appearance and contains interlocking plates called trabeculae
is known as: - ANS-spongy bone
A(n) _____ fracture is one in which there is no visible damage to the skin at the injury site. -
ANS-closed
Amphiarthrotic joints - ANS-slightly movable
An adult's potential height is determined by genetics but strongly influenced or modified by what
other factors? Select two answers. - ANS-hormones & nutrition
an exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called a - ANS-kyphosis
An increased blood calcium level stimulates the release of: - ANS-calcitriol
An x-ray reveals a fracture located through the mid-shaft of a young child's arm bone. The
break is in the _____ of the bone. - ANS-diaphysis
Any joint consisting of two bones joined by dense regular connective tissue without a joint
cavity would be classified as a(n) ______ joint. - ANS-fibrous
articular cartilage is composed of what type of cartilage? - ANS-hyaline
At the knee, the fibula articulates with the - ANS-tibia
bend in a bone - ANS-angle
bending the neck so the head can move forward or anterior is an example of - ANS-flexion
Bleeding at the site of a bone fracture results in the formation of hematoma. Usually the blood
in a hematoma forms a - ANS-clot
bone fissure - ANS-cleft
Bone formation associated with cartilage is called ______ ossification. - ANS-endochondral

, Bone growth, increasing size or thickness of a bone due to growth beneath the periosteum is
called _____ growth. - ANS-appositional
bone process - ANS-prominent projection
Bone tissue consists of extracellular bone ____ and bone cells. - ANS-matrix
bone tubercle - ANS-small rounded bump
Bones are the primary storage location for ______. - ANS-calcium
Bones of the upper and lower limbs that are longer than they are wide are called _____ bones.
- ANS-long
bones of the wrist are known as the - ANS-carpal bones
By weight, mature bone matrix is mostly _____ material. - ANS-inorganic
Collagen fibers and calcium hydroxyapatite are primary components of: - ANS-bone matrix
Collectively, the bones of the skull that protect the brain are called the - ANS-cranium/skull
Describe the overall composition of bone tissue. - ANS-Bone consists of bone cells and matrix.
The bones cells create the matrix, which is constantly being maintained and replaced.
ANS: Proper nutrition and certain hormones will increase the size and shape of the skeleton.
Describe the role that nutrition and hormones play in this process. Describe the zone of resting
cartilage. - ANS-The zone with randomly arranged chondrocytes nearest the epiphysis
diarthrotic joints - ANS-freely movable joints
During development, some bones arise from embryonic connective tissue membranes in a
process known as _____ bone formation. - ANS-intramembranous
edge of a bone - ANS-margin
elbow joint movements - ANS-Flexion
Extension
Pronation
Supination
enlarged rounded end of a bone - ANS-head
Flat bones contain an interior framework of _____ bone sandwiched between two layers of
_____ bone.
Multiple choice question. - ANS-spongy, compact
flat, tongue-shaped process - ANS-lingula
Flexion and pronation are two movements allowed at the _____ joint. - ANS-elbow
Hook-shaped process - ANS-hamulus
How many bones are there in the typical adult skeleton? - ANS-206
Identify bones of the skull that are paired bones. - ANS-temporal bone(s)
maxilla bone(s)
lacrimal bone(s)
Identify bones of the skull that are unpaired. - ANS-occipital, mandible, ethmoid, sphenoid,
frontal
identify the 4 components of the skeletal system - ANS-bones, tendons, cartilages, ligaments
identify the correct descriptions of fibrous joints. - ANS-Having no joint cavity
United by fibrous tissue
Having a limited range of motion
Identify the movements at the hip that would be involved when stepping to the side at a 45
degree angle - ANS-flexion and abduction

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