Multiple Choice
Fossae are __________.
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bone: Periosteum and Endosteum
Back6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bone: Periosteum and Endosteum
- Multiple ChoiceThe structural unit of compact bone is __________.1comments
- Multiple ChoiceSpongy bone contains osteons.
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is classified as a short bone?
- Multiple ChoiceThe two types of osseous tissue are __________.
- Multiple ChoiceA narrow, slitlike opening in a bone is referred to as a __________.
- Multiple Choice
True or False; if false, select the answer that best corrects the statement.
Endosteum is most similar to the fibrous layer of the periosteum.
- Multiple Choice
True or False; if false, select the answer that best corrects the statement.
A function of the fibrous layer of the periosteum is to house osteogenic cells.
- Open Question
It used to be common practice in surgical fracture repair to strip and remove the periosteum. Now, however, surgeons take great care to avoid damaging the periosteum. Explain why, and describe what would likely happen to bone healing with the periosteum missing.
- Open QuestionWolff's law is concerned witha. calcium homeostasis of the bloodb. the shape of a bone being determined by mechanical stresses placed on itc. the electrical charge on bone surfaces.
- Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Match the bone markings listed on the right with their function listed on the left.1. Attachment site for muscle or ligament2. Forms a joint surface3. Passageway for vessels or nerves b. Condyle
- Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Match the bone markings listed on the right with their function listed on the left.1. Attachment site for muscle or ligament2. Forms a joint surface3. Passageway for vessels or nerves c. Foramen
- Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Match the bone markings listed on the right with their function listed on the left.1. Attachment site for muscle or ligament2. Forms a joint surface3. Passageway for vessels or nerves d. Process
- Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Match the bone markings listed on the right with their function listed on the left.1. Attachment site for muscle or ligament2. Forms a joint surface3. Passageway for vessels or nerves e. Facet
- Open QuestionMultiple ChoiceMore than one choice may apply.Match the bone markings listed on the right with their function listed on the left.1. Attachment site for muscle or ligament2. Forms a joint surface3. Passageway for vessels or nerves f. Tuberosity