Anatomy and Physiology Skeletal System

Which of the following is the forth step in ossification?

• osteoblasts form spongy bone

• the matrix around the chondrocytes calcifies and hardens

• chondrocytes divide rapidly and form tiny columns of cells

• osteoclasts enlarge the bone cavity

Which types of joints are immovable or only slightly moveable?

• synovial and cartilaginous

• synovial and fibrous

• cartilaginous and fibrous

• fibrous and irregular

Turning your head from side to side uses what type of joint?

• saddle

• ball and socket

• hinge

• pivot

• gliding

Can you label the following bones?

• no, but I will before the test

• yes, who doesn't?

How many bones are in an adult body?

• 600

• 206

• 300

• 210

What makes up the vertebral column?

• tendons

• ligaments

• vertebrae

• cartilage

What is a joint?

• The place where 2 or more bones meet.

• A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone.

• A band of tissue that hold bones together.

• Connective tissue

A living bone's surface is covered with a tough, tight-fitting membrane called the _________________________.

• periosteum

• cartilage

• marrow

• compact bone

What are the ends of bone covered with that helps reduce friction when two bones are rubbed together?

• periosteum

• ligament

• tendon

• cartilage

A tough band of tissue that holds bones together at the joint are called a __________________________.

• tendon

• cartilage

• periosteum

• ligament