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Which structural component of a synovial joint is responsible for secreting synovial fluid, and what is the primary advantage of this fluid for the articular cartilage?
The synovial membrane secretes synovial fluid, which nourishes the avascular articular cartilage and removes metabolic waste
A fluid filled sac that provides additional questioning at a joint.
bursae
Which plane divides the body into right and left sides?
Saggital
The patella is what type of bone
Sesamoid
A radiologist is examining a CT scan that displays a cross-sectional image of a patient's abdomen, showing the superior and inferior organization of internal organs. Which anatomical plane was used to create this type of image?
Transverse plane
Type of tissue composed of densly paked collageneous fibers, elastic fibers, ground substance and fibroblasts.
dense connective
Which is NOT a hinge joint?
Hip joint
The sternum is where in relation to the vertebral column?
Anterior
The humerus is superior to which bones
Ulna and radius
Which bone is superior to the tibia?
femur
All of the following bones are part of the axial skeleton except for
Fibula
RBC propuction
erythropoiesis
A patient performs a movement where their forearm rotates so that the palm faces downward while the arm remains flexed at the elbow. This movement occurs around which axis and within which plane?
Longitudinal axis within the transverse plane
All of these are functions of the skeleton except for
Regulate metabolism
All of the following are freely movable, synovial joints with the exception of
Synchondrosis
A physical therapist is assessing a patient's forearm mobility. When the patient rotates their forearm so that the palm faces upward, which movement is being performed?
Supination
The mandible is what type of bone
irregular
The periosteum is made of…
dense connective tissue
All of the following bones are part of the appendicular skeleton except for
Sacrum
The formation of blood cells in red bone marrow is called
Erythropoiesis
The bone lateral to the ulna in anatomical position is
Radius
The mandible is what type of bone
irregular
Type of joint found between the diaphysis of the ulna and the radius. It is composted of dense connective tissue.
Slightly movable
Which structural arrangement in long bones best explains how compact bone provides high compressive and tensile strength while cancellous bone provides flexibility and shock absorption?
Compact bone has densely packed osteons with organized collagen fibers, while spongy bone's porous trabecular network distributes loads along stress lines
Which bone forms the lateral malleolus?
Fibula
A modified ball and socket joint found between the metacarpals and phalanges.
Condyloid joints
Type of ball and socket joint between the glenoid fossa of the scapula and the head of the humerus
Synovial
Compact bone is made of…
osseous
Which of the following best describes how bones contribute to maintaining physiological balance in the body?
Bones store calcium and phosphorus, which can be released into the bloodstream to maintain proper blood chemistry
The fluid which lubricates a freely movable joint
Synovial
Which structure is not found in the medullary cavity of the diaphysis of a long bone?
periosteum
Expended ends of a long bone
Epiphysis
Composed of hyaline cartilage during bone elongation
Epiphysial plates
Houses red bone marrow
Spongy bone
Composed of dense connective tissue
Periosteum
Tubular shaft of a long bone
Diaphysis
Composed of osteons
Contact bone
The ilium is what type of bone?
flat
Hyaline cartilage is found in all of the following components of a bone with the exception of
Bone marrow
Which cell is not found in vascular tissue?
osteocyte