QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Which structure allows the bone to increase in length until early
childhood?
epiphyseal plate
Periosteum secured to underlying bone by _____?
perforating sharpey's fibers
What is the structural unit of spongy bone?
trabeculae
Prevention of osteoporosis includes adequate intake of
________.
calcium and vitamin D
Cranial bones formed from a ______?
fibrous membrane
Skeletal remains are discovered at a site, x-rays of a femur
shows a THIN epiphyseal plate. This bone most likely belonged
to ____?
18 yr old male
CHAPTER 8
What is a peg & socket joint?
, Gomphosis joint
What is a fibrocartilage joint with a slight degree movement?
Symphysis joint
If a person is doing jumping jackets, what type of movement is
involved?
Adduction and Abduction
Presence of a joint cavity, articular cartilage, synovial
membrane, and ligaments are characteristics of what type of
joint?
hinge joint
The hip joint is a good example of a(n) ________ synovial joint.
multiaxial
What are the movements of fibrous joints?
Synarthrosis
What are the names and examples of fibrous joints?
Sutures, Syndesmoses, and Gomphosis
What results in bending your head backwards?
Hyperextension