Anatomy 125--The Skeletal System

Front 1

The anterior junction of the coxal (hip) bones is called the __________.

Back 1

pubic symphysis

Front 2

Articulations are classified according to _________ or _________.

Back 2

function or structure

Front 3

The glenoid cavity is on the _______ side of the scapula.

Back 3

lateral

Front 4

Which bone articulates with all other cranial bones?

Back 4

sphenoid bone

Front 5

The shaft of a long bone is called the __________.

Back 5

diaphysis

Front 6

The hardness of bone is due to ___________.

Back 6

inorganic calcium salt deposits

Front 7

In a cross section of compact bone, where are osteocytes found?

Back 7

lacunae

Front 8

In the human anatomical position, which forearm bone is in the most lateral position?

Back 8

radius

Front 9

When you rest your hands on your hips, you are actually palpating the ________.

Back 9

iliac crests

Front 10

A distinguishing feature of a cartilaginous joint is ___________.

Back 10

the presence of a layer or plate of cartilage joining the articulating bones

Front 11

Where can the hyoid bone be palpated?

Back 11

beneath the chin

Front 12

When you feel the bulge of the lateral malleolus, which bone are you palpating?

Back 12

fibula

Front 13

The olecranon fossa is on the __________ side of the humerus.

Back 13

posterior

Front 14

The region of the sternum that articulates with the greatest number of ribs is the _________.

Back 14

body

Front 15

The knee (tibiofemoral) is a hinge joint, whereas the hip is a ______________ joint.

Back 15

ball-and-socket

Front 16

How many bones form the arm and forearm?

Back 16

3

Front 17

The shoulder is a good example of a _______ joint.

Back 17

multiaxial

Front 18

The temporomandibular joint can be palpated by placing a finger ___________.

Back 18

just anterior to the ear