Exam 1 Review (Ch. 6-9)

The long bones of the limbs grow in length by cell proliferation and hypertrophy in...

• the diaphysis

• the metaphysis

• the epiphyseal line

• the epiphysis

In the adult, the ischium and pubis are united by...

• a symphysis

• a diarthrosis

• an amphiarthrosis

• a synostosis

Which of these bones supports the most body weight?

• femur

• talus

• tibia

• ilium

Which of these bones forms only through intramembranous ossification?

• the sternum

• the occipital bone

• a vertebra

• a parietal bone

A child jumps to the ground from the top of a playground “jungle gym.” His leg bones do not shatter mainly because they contain

• young, resilient osteocytes

• an abundance of calcium phosphate

• collagen fibers

• an abundance of glycosaminoglycans

What occupies the transverse foramina seen in certain vertebrae?

• carotid arteries

• spinal nerves

• nucleus pulposus

• vertebral arteries

The disc-shaped head of the radius articulates with the ______ of the humerus.

• glenoid cavity

• capitulum

• radial tuberosity

• trochlea

To bend backward at the waist involves ______ of the vertebral column.

• flexion

• dorsiflexion

• hyperextension

• abduction