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Which component of the skull forms the lower jaw and contains the lower teeth?
Which component of the skull forms the lower jaw and contains the lower teeth?
- Mandible (correct)
- Vault
- Base
- Maxilla
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of long bones?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of long bones?
- Irregular shape
- Cuboidal shape
- Epiphyseal plate (correct)
- Compact bone only
What is the main function of the axial skeleton?
What is the main function of the axial skeleton?
- Attachment of muscles for movement
- Support and protection of internal organs (correct)
- Facilitation of movement
- Storage of minerals
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the axial skeleton?
What is a characteristic feature of a short bone?
What is a characteristic feature of a short bone?
In which type of bone would you find a diaphysis and epiphysis?
In which type of bone would you find a diaphysis and epiphysis?
Flashcards
Mandible
Mandible
Forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth.
Epiphyseal plate
Epiphyseal plate
A hyaline cartilage plate in the metaphysis at each end of a long bone.
Main function of the axial skeleton
Main function of the axial skeleton
To provide support and protection to the internal organs in the body.
Characteristic feature of the axial skeleton
Characteristic feature of the axial skeleton
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Characteristic feature of a short bone
Characteristic feature of a short bone
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Diaphysis and epiphysis
Diaphysis and epiphysis
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Study Notes
Skeletal System
- The mandible is the component of the skull that forms the lower jaw and contains the lower teeth.
Characteristics of Long Bones
- A characteristic feature of long bones is that they have a shaft (diaphysis) and two ends (epiphyses).
Axial Skeleton
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The main function of the axial skeleton is to provide support and protection for the central nervous system.
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A characteristic feature of the axial skeleton is that it forms the central axis of the body.
Characteristics of Short Bones
- A characteristic feature of a short bone is that it is cube-shaped and approximately equal in length, width, and height.
Types of Bones
- You would find a diaphysis and epiphysis in a long bone.
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