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Example Question #91 : Musculoskeletal Physiology
Which of the following is true of compact bone?
It contains Haversian systems, which run longitudinally within the 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
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 #92 : Musculoskeletal Physiology
Which statement about spongy bone is false?
It is dense and heavy because of the plentiful marrow stored in its cavities
It composes about 20 percent of the body's total bone structure
Its processes are arranged at specific angles to withstand common sources of stress
It is also known as cancellous bone or trabecular bone
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 #13 : Help With Types Of Bone
Which of the following is true of sesamoid bones?
They are embedded in tendons
They are some of the most commonly broken bones
They are shaped similarly to long bones
They articulate directly with neighboring bones
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 #14 : Help With Types Of Bone
Which of the following is true of the appendicular skeleton?
It is used for ambulation
It has fewer bones than the axial skeleton
Its primary function is the protection of vital organs
Several of its bones are fused to one another to allow for greater stability
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 #13 : Help With Types Of Bone
What type of bone has a metaphysis?
Irregular bone
Flat bone
Long bone
Short 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 #93 : Musculoskeletal Physiology
What are sesamoid bones?
Bones that form thin plates
Bones that tend to be equal in length and width
Bones that are longer than they are wide
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 #94 : Musculoskeletal Physiology
Which is a correct match between the bones and bone type?
Short bone - bones in forearm
Irregular bone - bones in upper arm
Flat bone - most bones in cranium
Long bone - bone in vertebrae
Irregular bone - bones in wrist
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
Example Question #1151 : Human Anatomy And Physiology
Which of the following parts of the bones is found most deep to all of the other layers?
endosteum
cancellous bone
periosteum
compact bone
spongy bone
endosteum
The endosteum is the layer that is found deep to all layers. It is found in the inner lining of the bone. Meanwhile, the periosteum is the most superficial layer of the bone which compromises the outer covering of bones.
Example Question #95 : Musculoskeletal Physiology
Which joint type allows for little to no movement between the connected bones?
Fibrous joints
Cartilaginous joints
Synovial joints
Diarthrotic joints
Fibrous joints
There are three main joint categories: synovial, fibrous, and cartilaginous. Synovial joints have the largest range of movement, and are characterized by the presence of articular cartilage and synovial fluid. Fibrous joints lack cartilage and allow for little to no movement. Cartilaginous joints are formed by bands of cartilage between bones, and generally have some limited movement. The shoulder is a synovial joint, the sutures of the skull are fibrous joints, and the intervertebral joints are cartilaginous joints.
Diarthrosis is used to describe joints with wide ranges of movement. Amphiarthrosis describes joints with limited movement, while synarthrosis describes joints with no movement. Almost all fibrous joints are synarthrotic.