Medullary canal - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

cranium The portion of the skull that encloses the brain is referred to as the: mandibular fossa The depression that is located on the inferior, posterior surface of the zygomatic process of the temporal bone�is called ethmoid The superior and medial nasal conchae are formed by the projections of this bone mandibular fossa Which part of the temporal bone does the mandible articulate? occipital Of the following bones, which does not contain a para-nasal sinus? ...

Bone cells are called: CORRECT ANSWER osteocytes Another name for spongy bone is: CORRECT ANSWER cancellous bone Another name for cortical bone is: CORRECT ANSWER compact bone Red bone marrow is found within: CORRECT ANSWER cancellous bone The canal that runs the length of a long bone is called the: CORRECT ANSWER medullary canal Which of the following are long bones? CORRECT ANSWER Phalange Femur Humerus The shaft of a long bone is called the: CORRECT ANSWER diaphysis W...

Bone Shapes - long, short, flat, irregular Parts of Long Bone - epiphysis, metaphysis, diaphysis Epiphysis - Located at each end and articulates with another bone Diaphysis (shaft) - Contains a medullary cavity lined with endosteum and filled with marrow Metaphysis (long bone) - Located between the diaphysis and epiphysis Periosteum - Covers a bone except for the articular cartilage on its ends and helps form and repair bone tissue A bones shape makes possible its functions - processes g...

National Consortium for Health Science Education NCHSE EXAM SOLVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is included in the appendicular skeleton? Answer- The extremities Which muscle trait is the ability to be stretched and lengthened? Answer- Extensibility Which layer of the heart contains a lubricating fluid that reduces friction as the heart beats? Answer- Pericardium All med terms have prefixes Answer- false What type of gland is the pancreas? Answer- Exocrine What is the term for the abil...

ASU BIO 201 LAB 2 TEST BANK QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALL CORRECT Osteoblasts - Answer--bone forming cells -produce collagen fibers during bone formation Long Bones - Answer--bones that are longer than they are wide Diaphysis - Answer--long central portion of each long bone -houses medullary cavity that contains yellow bone marrow that is lined by a tiny epithelium called the endosteum Epiphysis - Answer--End of a long bone -contains spongy bone with red bone marrow ...

BIOS 251 chapter 6 Q&A Bone is made up of - Correct Ans-osseous tissue, cartilage,dense connective tissue, epithelium, adipose tissue, and nervous tissue skeletal system - Correct Ans-Functions in support, protection, movement, mineral homeostasis, blood cell production, and triglyceride storage Parts of a long bone - Correct Ans-diaphysis(shaft), epiphyses(ends), metaphyses, articular cartilage, periosteum, medullary (marrow) cavity, endosteum Bone tissue consists of - Correct Ans-Wi...

A 3-month-old infant is seen in the emergency department and an x-ray shows a femur fracture. What is the primary nursing assessment? A. Assess pedal pulse in affected limb B. Assess parent knowledge on infant care C. Assess family home and financial situation D. Assess feeding schedule and weight gain of infant - ANS A. Assess pedal pulse in affected limb. > Circulation of the injured limb is a priority assessment to detect potential serious complications. An 8-year...

Irregular Bones - ️️Specialized bone shape that doesnt fit into other classifications. Red Bone Marrow - ️️Found in epiphyses, important factor in making red blood cells. Rhumetoid Arthritis - ️️A disorder where the body's own immune system that attacks its tissues at the joints. Functions of the Skeletal System - ️️Provides shape and support, protects organs, helps with movement, produces blood cells, stores calcium. Long Bones - ️️Long, on arms and legs Short Bones...

rewritten anatomy exam 2 - Bones/Articulations functions of bone/skeleton -Answer-support protection movement (lever) Ca and P storage hematopoesis hematopoesis -Answer-process of making blood cells lever system -Answer-muscles attached to bone form pulley, lever system sesamoid bone -Answer-specialized bones found within tendons; small, flat, and oval-shaped; increase muscle leverage and increase the longevity of tendons patella what is the epiphyseal plate made of -Answer-hyaline c...

Alloys - ANSWER metal that is composed of a mixture of pure metals Aponeurosis - ANSWER A tendinous sheet that separates muscles or attaches a muscle to bone. Arthrodesis - ANSWER Surgical fusion of a joint Bioactive implant - ANSWER An orthopedic implant that releases calcium to enhance healing. Biocompatibility - ANSWER A term that describes a material that is compatible with tissue (i.e., causes no toxic or inflammatory effect). Biomechanics - ANSWER The relationship between mo...