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Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 9e (Marieb)
Chapter 5

The Skeletal System
Short Answer

Figure 5.1

Using Figure 5.1, identify the following:
1)

Spongy bone is indicated by letter __________.
Answer:

A
Diff: 1

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2)

The area that causes the lengthwise growth of a long bone is indicated by letter __________.
Answer:

E
Diff: 2

Page Ref: 135-137
3)

The area that serves as a storage area for fat in adults is indicated by letter __________.
Answer:

H
Diff: 2

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4)

The diaphysis is indicated by letter __________.
Answer:

C
Diff: 2

Page Ref: 135-137
5)

The distal epiphysis is indicated by letter __________.
Answer:

I
Diff: 2

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6)

The area that contains glassy hyaline cartilage that provides a smooth slippery surface which decreases friction is indicated by letter __________.
Answer:

D
Diff: 2

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Fill in the blank or provide a short answer:
7)

Blood cell formation is called __________.
Answer:

hematopoiesis
Diff: 1

Page Ref: 135
8)

__________ are giant cells that destroy bone.
Answer:

Osteoclasts
Diff: 1

Page Ref: 140
9)

Cube-shaped bones that contain mostly spongy bone are called __________ bones.
Answer:

short
Diff: 1

Page Ref: 135
10)

The disease in children whose diets lack calcium or vitamin D, where the bones fail to calcify, is called __________.
Answer:

rickets
Diff: 1

Page Ref: 142
11)

A round or oval hole through a bone, which contains blood vessels and/or nerves, is called a __________.
Answer:

foramen
Diff: 1

Page Ref: 138
12)

A large rounded projection on a bone is called a __________.
Answer:

tuberosity
Diff: 1

Page Ref: 138
13)

A fracture where the bone breaks cleanly but does not penetrate the skin is termed a __________ fracture.
Answer:

simple or