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Anatomy week 5
Study set
Term | Definition |
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Bone marrow is a specialized type of soft, diffuse connective tissue called: | Myeloid Tisssue |
Why are the last two pairs of false ribs designated as floating ribs? | Floating ribs do not attach even indirectly to the sternum. |
This is a very small bone that lies just posterior and lateral to each nasal bone. | Lacrimal |
Which bone is the longest and heaviest bone in the body? | Femur |
Cartilage is classified as ______ tissue. | Connective |
The most common type of cartilage. | Hyaline |
The vertebral bones that support the small (lower section) of the back are the: | Lumbar vertebrae |
The largest sesamoid bone in the body is the: | Patella |
Which two bones compose the shoulder girdle? | Clavicle and Scapula |
Spongy bone is characterized by: | open spaces partially filled by an assemblage of needle-like structures. |
Fibrocartilage can be found in the: | Symphysis Pubis |