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Example Question #381 : Systems Physiology
Which of the following is true of compact bone?
It is the primary site of hematopoiesis
Its inner surface is lined with the periosteum
Osteoblasts are its most numerous cell population
It contains Haversian systems, which run longitudinally within the bone
It contains Haversian systems, which run longitudinally within the bone
Compact bone contains Haversian systems, which run longitudinally within the bone.
The primary site of hematopoiesis in adults is the bone marrow, especially that of the pelvis, cranium, vertebrae, and sternum. The periosteum lines the outer surface of the bone; the endosteum lines its inner surface. The most numerous cell type within compact bone is the osteocyte, not the osteoblast.
Example Question #382 : Systems Physiology
Which statement about spongy bone is false?
It composes about 20 percent of the body's total bone structure
It is also known as cancellous bone or trabecular bone
It is dense and heavy because of the plentiful marrow stored in its cavities
Its processes are arranged at specific angles to withstand common sources of stress
It is dense and heavy because of the plentiful marrow stored in its cavities
Spongy bone is made up of a fine lattice of bone tissue, filled with cavities. Even when these cavities is filled with marrow and other tissue, allowing spongy bone to be light in weight compared to compact bone. The other three statements listed are all true.
Example Question #1143 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
In adults, the greatest volume of red blood cells is produced by __________.
long bones
short bones
irregular bones
flat bones
flat bones
The most prolific production sites for red blood cells are the pelvis, cranium, sternum, and vertebrae. Three out of these four sites are flat bones.
Example Question #383 : Systems Physiology
Which of the following is true of sesamoid bones?
They are shaped similarly to long bones
They articulate directly with neighboring bones
They are some of the most commonly broken bones
They are embedded in tendons
They are embedded in tendons
Part of the definition of a sesamoid bone is that it is embedded in a tendon. The patella is a classic example. Sesamoid bones are usually short or irregular in shape. They cannot articulate directly with neighboring bones because of the tendons that surround them. They are not commonly broken.
Example Question #391 : Systems Physiology
Which of the following is true of the appendicular skeleton?
It is used for ambulation
It has fewer bones than the axial skeleton
Several of its bones are fused to one another to allow for greater stability
Its primary function is the protection of vital organs
It is used for ambulation
The appendicular skeleton includes the legs and pelvis, which are the normal means of human ambulation. It contains 126 bones as compared to the 80 in the axial skeleton. The primary purpose of the axial skeleton is the protection of vital organs like the heart and lungs. Some bones in the axial skeleton are fused together for stability. The appendicular skeleton requires freedom of movement, which would be restricted by the fusion of its components.
Example Question #1153 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
What type of bone has a metaphysis?
Irregular bone
Long bone
Short bone
Flat bone
Long bone
The metaphysis is the portion of bone between the ephiphyses at the ends of a long bone and the long diaphysis in the middle. None of the other bone types have this structure.
Example Question #392 : Systems Physiology
What are sesamoid bones?
Bones that tend to be equal in length and width
Bones that are longer than they are wide
Bones that form thin plates
Bones formed inside tendons
Bones formed inside tendons
Sesamoid bones are those that are formed within tendons and/or muscles, like the patella. They usually act as pulleys, providing a smooth and hard surface over which a tendon may slide. A long bone is a bone that is longer than it is wide. A flat bone forms a thin plate. Finally, a short bone is a bone that tends to be equal in width and length.
Example Question #393 : Systems Physiology
Which is a correct match between the bones and bone type?
Irregular bone - bones in wrist
Irregular bone - bones in upper arm
Flat bone - most bones in cranium
Short bone - bones in forearm
Long bone - bone in vertebrae
Flat bone - most bones in cranium
The correct answer is flat bone - most bones in cranium.
Bones can be classified according to shape. There are four classifications of bones: long, short, flat and irregular. Long bones have a long shaft (diaphysis) with two bulky ends (epiphyses), such as bones in the arm, forearm, thigh and leg. Short bones are cubed shaped, such as the bones in the wrist and ankle. Flat bones are thin, flattened and usually curved, such as most bones in the cranium. Bones that do not fit into the flat, long or short categories are irregular bones and include bones in the vertebrae and some bones in the skull.
The correct match between bone and bone types for this question are as follows:
- long bone = bones in forearm
- short bone = bones in wrist
- flat bone = most bones in cranium (correct answer choice)
- irregular bone = bones in vertebrae
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