Topic 7-straighterline-A&P1 latest update graded A+

Topic 7-straighterline-A&P1 latest update graded A+ Which type of bone appears porous? spongy bone What strengthens the attachment of the tendons or ligaments to bone? sharpey fibers Some marrow of long bones is termed "yellow" marrow under normal conditions. The function of yellow marrow is to store adipose tissue Important functions of the skeletal system include protection of the brain and soft organs. The type of cartilage associated with bone function and development is hyaline cartilage A band of connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone is a(n) tendon Osteoclast activity is increased by parathyroid hormone Bone remodeling may occur all are correct The parietal bone is formed by ___________ intramembranous ossification Which skull canal conveys sound waves to the eardrum? external auditory canal The skull bone that forms the chin is also the only bone connected to the skull by a freely moveable joint. This bone is the mandible Which of the following facial bones is correctly matched with its function? maxilla - possesses sockets for teeth Which of the following is a function of the vertebral column? It allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord. What results from damage to annulus fibrosus and release of nucleus pulposus? herniated disc In a herniated ("ruptured" or "slipped") disc, the ring of fibrocartilage called the ___________ cracks and the _____________ oozes out. anulus fibrosus; nucleus pulposus The humerus articulates with the ulna at the trochlea The humerus articulates with the radius at the capitulum What condition is the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse? spina bifida Which of the following situations could interfere with normal child birth? small pelvic outlet