Unit 3 Test Review

Front

What bone forms the forehead and the roofs of the orbits?

Back

Frontal bone

Front

What type of bone cell is responsible for bone formation?

Back

Osteoblast

Front

Define flexion in terms of joint movement.

Back

Flexion is the bending movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.

Front

What is the name of the bone located on the inner side of the forearm?

Back

Ulna

Front

What is the diaphysis of a long bone?

Back

The diaphysis is the shaft or central part of a long bone.

Front

What is the primary function of osteoblasts?

Back

Osteoblasts are responsible for synthesizing and mineralizing bone during the process of bone formation.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?

Back

Anterior.

Front

What is the role of the frontal bone in the skull?

Back

The frontal bone forms the forehead, the roofs of the orbits, and most of the anterior cranial floor.

Front

What is the opposite movement of flexion?

Back

Extension.

Front

What is the significance of the ulna in the forearm?

Back

The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, playing a crucial role in the structure and function of the arm.