Axial
The axial skeleton is located in which region?
Central axis of the body
The appendicular skeleton contains which part of the body?
Appendages/ pelvic girdle
In the microscopic anatomy of a bone, what are the two major parts?
Compact bone and spongy bone
The mature bone cells that make up a majority of bone structure are known as which of the following?
osteocytes
Which country has the highest percentage of citizens over the age of 65?
Japan
How many bones are found inthe axial skeleton?
80
How many bones are found in the appendicular skeleton?
126
Where are the epiphyses found?
Ends of the long bone
What structure connects osteocytes?
Canaliculi
What is the sign directly opposite of cancer in the zodiac?
Name one of the cranial bones
This joint is the only fully movable joint
What structure is found in spongy bone?
Trabeculae
What structure in compact bone contains blood vessels and nerves?
Haversian canal
What is the longest running broadway show? (HInt- ended in April 2023)
What bone is found in the center of your chest?
Sternum
What is the name of the collar bone and shoulder bone?
Clavicle and scapula
What is the name given to the external covering of the ends of long bone to provide cushioning to the bone from shock?
What is the outer layer of the bone made up of tough connective tissue called?
Periosteum
What are the two national sports of Canada?
Summer- lacrosse, winter- ice hockey
What is found in-between each of the vertebrae to provide cushioning and absorb shock? (with the exception of the sacral and coccyx bones).
Intervertebral discs
List the three types of joints
Cartilaginous, fibrous, synovial
What is the name of red blood cell production?
Hematopoiesis
Name all 5 bone shapes
Irregular, short, flat, long, sesamoid
Which book holds the record for the fastest selling book in history?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows