Skeleton and Joints
In which structure are osteoclasts and osteoblasts found?
In the periosteum
In the Haversian canals
In the lacunae of osteons
In the trabeculae of osteons
In the periosteum
The membrane around bones houses the bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) and the bone-resorbing cells (osteoclasts).
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Which of the following bones is part of the cranium?A. Occipital
B. Mandible
C. Hyoid
D. Carpal
On what bone does the acetabulum occur?
A. Occipital
B. Humerus
C. Pelvis
D. Tibia
What is the occipital bone?
A. It is one of the carpals.
B. It is a bone of the cranium.
C. It is one of the vertebrae.
D. It is a facial bone.
What is the physical function(s) performed by synovial fluid?
A. It forms a film that keeps the articulating surfaces of bone from touching.
B. It provides nutrients to the cells in cartilage and removes their waste.
C. It removes the heat generated by friction when the joint is in continuous use.
D. It lubricates the movement of articulating bones and distributes the pressure evenly across the joint.
What are the bones of the fingers known as?
A. Short bones
B. Metacarpals
C. Carpals
D. Phalanges
Carpals refers to
A. The points of attachment of ribs to vertebrae
B. Bones of the wrist
C. Bones that are embedded within a tendon
D. The thumbs
Which of the following is NOT a “long” bone?
A. The humerus
B. The tibia
C. A carpal
D. A metacarpal
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