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Which bone is not part of the 22 bones that form the adult skull?
Which bone is not part of the 22 bones that form the adult skull?
- Frontal
- Parietal
- Clavicle (correct)
- Temporal
How many pairs of ribs are there in the thoracic cage?
How many pairs of ribs are there in the thoracic cage?
- 16 pairs
- 12 pairs (correct)
- 10 pairs
- 14 pairs
What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
- Support the appendicular skeleton
- Facilitate locomotion
- Protect the brain (correct)
- Store minerals
What is the characteristic of the joints in the adult skull?
What is the characteristic of the joints in the adult skull?
Which bone provides openings for respiratory and digestive passages?
Which bone provides openings for respiratory and digestive passages?
Which bones contribute to the formation of the hard palate?
Which bones contribute to the formation of the hard palate?
What structure do the lacrimal bones help form?
What structure do the lacrimal bones help form?
Which bone serves as the partition separating the nostrils?
Which bone serves as the partition separating the nostrils?
Which of the following bones forms part of the cheekbone structure?
Which of the following bones forms part of the cheekbone structure?
How many palatine bones are present in the skull?
How many palatine bones are present in the skull?
Which bones are located at the inferior position within the nasal cavity?
Which bones are located at the inferior position within the nasal cavity?
Which bone forms the back of the nasal cavity?
Which bone forms the back of the nasal cavity?
What role do the inferior nasal conchae play in the skull?
What role do the inferior nasal conchae play in the skull?
What are the small channels called that radiate from lacunae to the haversian canal?
What are the small channels called that radiate from lacunae to the haversian canal?
How are lamellae organized in spongy bone?
How are lamellae organized in spongy bone?
Where are osteocytes located within bone tissue?
Where are osteocytes located within bone tissue?
What is the primary function of trabeculae in spongy bone?
What is the primary function of trabeculae in spongy bone?
What distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone in terms of structure?
What distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone in terms of structure?
What are the primary components that make bone hard and strong?
What are the primary components that make bone hard and strong?
What is the structural unit of bone called?
What is the structural unit of bone called?
What is housed within the central canal of an osteon?
What is housed within the central canal of an osteon?
How are the concentric rings of matrix in an osteon referred to?
How are the concentric rings of matrix in an osteon referred to?
What role do collagen fibers play in bone structure?
What role do collagen fibers play in bone structure?
What is NOT a component of the extracellular matrix in bone?
What is NOT a component of the extracellular matrix in bone?
Which of the following statements about osteons is false?
Which of the following statements about osteons is false?
Which component is primarily responsible for the mineralization of bone?
Which component is primarily responsible for the mineralization of bone?
What is the function of the head of a bone in a joint?
What is the function of the head of a bone in a joint?
What type of bone markings are tubercles associated with?
What type of bone markings are tubercles associated with?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of compact bone?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of compact bone?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone?
What is the definition of a fossa in bone structure?
What is the definition of a fossa in bone structure?
What describes a condyle in bone terminology?
What describes a condyle in bone terminology?
Which of the following correctly defines the term 'sulcus' in relation to bone markings?
Which of the following correctly defines the term 'sulcus' in relation to bone markings?
What is a key difference between osteons and trabeculae?
What is a key difference between osteons and trabeculae?
What is a unique feature of elastic connective tissue?
What is a unique feature of elastic connective tissue?
Which of the following best describes dense irregular connective tissue?
Which of the following best describes dense irregular connective tissue?
What type of cells are found in cartilage tissues, and where are they located?
What type of cells are found in cartilage tissues, and where are they located?
Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?
Which of the following is a function of adipose tissue?
What characterizes the extracellular matrix in cartilage?
What characterizes the extracellular matrix in cartilage?
What type of cartilage is primarily found in the external ear, providing flexible support?
What type of cartilage is primarily found in the external ear, providing flexible support?
Which type of cartilage serves a critical role in shock absorption between vertebrae?
Which type of cartilage serves a critical role in shock absorption between vertebrae?
Where is hyaline cartilage most abundantly located?
Where is hyaline cartilage most abundantly located?
What is the primary function of synovial membranes in the joints?
What is the primary function of synovial membranes in the joints?
What distinguishes the cutaneous membrane from other types of membranes?
What distinguishes the cutaneous membrane from other types of membranes?
What types of membranes line body cavities that open to the exterior?
What types of membranes line body cavities that open to the exterior?
Which membrane helps reduce friction between bones during joint movement?
Which membrane helps reduce friction between bones during joint movement?
What distinguishes glandular epithelium from covering and lining epithelium?
What distinguishes glandular epithelium from covering and lining epithelium?
How do fibroblast-like synoviocytes contribute to joint function?
How do fibroblast-like synoviocytes contribute to joint function?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of epithelial tissue?
Which characteristic is NOT typical of epithelial tissue?
What feature allows epithelial cells to exhibit difference in function and structure?
What feature allows epithelial cells to exhibit difference in function and structure?
How does the basement membrane influence epithelial tissue?
How does the basement membrane influence epithelial tissue?
Why is the rapid reproduction of epithelial cells important?
Why is the rapid reproduction of epithelial cells important?
Which property is true for both types of epithelial tissue?
Which property is true for both types of epithelial tissue?
What defines the apical surface of epithelial tissue?
What defines the apical surface of epithelial tissue?
Which of the following statements about epithelium is correct?
Which of the following statements about epithelium is correct?
What is a primary function of covering and lining epithelium?
What is a primary function of covering and lining epithelium?
Which characteristic of epithelial tissue contributes to its ability to rapidly heal after injury?
Which characteristic of epithelial tissue contributes to its ability to rapidly heal after injury?
What type of membrane lines body cavities that are open to the exterior?
What type of membrane lines body cavities that are open to the exterior?
Which type of tissue is primarily found lining mucous membranes?
Which type of tissue is primarily found lining mucous membranes?
What is the primary purpose of mucus secreted by mucous membranes?
What is the primary purpose of mucus secreted by mucous membranes?
Which fluid is secreted by serous membranes to reduce friction between organs?
Which fluid is secreted by serous membranes to reduce friction between organs?
What is the term for the connective tissue layer that underlies the epithelium of mucous membranes?
What is the term for the connective tissue layer that underlies the epithelium of mucous membranes?
Which of the following describes the structure of serous membranes?
Which of the following describes the structure of serous membranes?
How are serous membranes classified based on their location?
How are serous membranes classified based on their location?
What is the main function of serous membranes?
What is the main function of serous membranes?
Which of the following is NOT a major serous membrane?
Which of the following is NOT a major serous membrane?
What role do goblet cells play in mucous membranes?
What role do goblet cells play in mucous membranes?
What is the main function of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
What is the main function of nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium?
Which of the following characteristics is typical of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
Which of the following characteristics is typical of pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
What are the two layers that compose the basement membrane?
What are the two layers that compose the basement membrane?
Which of the following best describes the composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in connective tissue?
Which of the following best describes the composition of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in connective tissue?
Which type of connective tissue fiber is considered the strongest?
Which type of connective tissue fiber is considered the strongest?
In which body organs would you typically find transitional epithelium?
In which body organs would you typically find transitional epithelium?
What is the role of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in connective tissue?
What is the role of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in connective tissue?
Which type of epithelium is characterized by surface cells that are dead and packed with keratin?
Which type of epithelium is characterized by surface cells that are dead and packed with keratin?
What type of secretion is primarily provided by mucus-secreting cells in pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
What type of secretion is primarily provided by mucus-secreting cells in pseudostratified columnar epithelium?
Which of the following is a primary component of the supportive framework in connective tissue?
Which of the following is a primary component of the supportive framework in connective tissue?
Study Notes
Axial Skeleton
- Comprises 22 bones, excluding the temporomandibular joints.
- All bones of the adult skull, except temporomandibular joints, are connected by immovable joints called sutures.
- Contains 12 pairs of ribs that protect vital organs such as the heart and lungs and form the thoracic cage.
- Consists of 33 vertebrae that provide structural support and house the spinal cord.
Skull Bones
- Total of 22 skull bones, categorized as follows:
- Eight bones protect the brain: Parietal (2), Temporal (2), Frontal, Occipital, Ethmoid, Sphenoid.
- Fourteen bones shape the face and support respiratory and digestive openings.
- Palatine bones (2) form part of the hard palate.
- Lacrimal bones (2) aid in tear duct formation.
- Vomer is a flat, triangular bone that forms part of the nasal cavity and inferior nasal septum.
- Inferior nasal conchae (2) are responsible for filtration and humidification of air entering the nasal cavity.
Bone Markings in Long Bones
- Fovea capitis: Small pit on the head of a bone.
- Tubercle: Small, rounded process providing muscle attachment.
- Sulcus: Groove in a bone's surface.
- Head: Rounded, prominent extension forming part of a joint, usually covered by hyaline cartilage.
- Fossa: Shallow depression on the bone surface.
- Condyle: Large rounded prominence that articulates with another bone.
- Facet: Flat surface aiding in joint formation.
Internal Structure of Bones
- Two types of bone tissue:
- Compact bone: Dense, containing closely packed osteons or Haversian systems; features a central osteonic canal surrounded by concentric lamellae.
- Spongy bone (cancellous): Lacks osteons; features trabeculae forming a network, reducing skeleton weight.
- Bone cells (osteocytes) are located in lacunae between the lamellae.
- Canaliculi are small channels that connect lacunae to the central canal for nutrient exchange.
Cartilage Types
- Elastic Cartilage: Contains predominantly elastic fibers providing flexible support, notably in the external ear.
- Fibrocartilage: Characterized by toughness and shock absorption; primarily located between vertebrae, with a parallel fiber arrangement.
- Hyaline Cartilage: Features a network of imperceptible collagen fibers and serves as support; found in costal cartilages of ribs, nose, trachea, larynx, and covers joint ends for padding.
Body Membranes
- Mucous Membranes: Line open body cavities (respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive); consist of epithelial tissue with goblet cells that produce mucus, providing lubrication and protection against pathogens.
- Serous Membranes: Line closed body cavities; composed of mesothelium resting on connective tissue, secreting serous fluid for friction reduction. Divided into visceral and parietal, naming specific cavities like pericardium and pleura.
- Cutaneous Membrane: The skin; the thickest and only dry membrane covering the body surface.
- Synovial Membranes: Line synovial joints and bursae, providing lubrication and cushioning during joint movement through synovial fluid secreted by synoviocytes.
Epithelial Tissue Characteristics
- Composed of closely packed cells with minimal extracellular material; includes both glandular (secretes substances) and covering/lining types (covers surfaces).
- Display polarity with distinct apical and basal surfaces, and are avascular but innervated; capable of rapid healing.
- Basement membrane separates epithelium from underlying connective tissue, consisting of lamina lucida, lamina densa, and reticular lamina.
Connective Tissue Structure
- Composed of extracellular matrix (ECM) with varying compositions; includes specialized matrix-secreting cells (fibroblasts, chondroblasts).
- Contains three main fiber types:
- Collagen Fibers: Strong and provide structure.
- Elastic Fibers: Allow stretching and recoil.
- Reticular Fibers: Provide a supportive network.
Types of Connective Tissue
- Loose Connective Tissue (Areolar): Forms lamina propria of mucous membranes; lines respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts.
- Adipose Tissue: Provides insulation and energy storage, characterized by a "bubble-like" appearance.
- Reticular Tissue: Provides support to blood cells in lymphoid organs like lymph nodes and spleen.
- Dense Connective Tissue: Includes dense regular (tendons and ligaments) and dense irregular (dermis of skin); elastic connective tissue allows recoil after stretching, found in artery walls.
Skeletal Cartilage Composition
- Composed of chondrocytes housed in lacunae within a firm extracellular matrix.
- Lacks nerve fibers and is avascular; matrix produced by chondroblasts includes collagen fibers and chondroitin sulfates.
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Explore the essential components of the axial skeleton, which consists of 22 bones including the skull. Learn about the functions of these bones in providing support, movement, and protection. This quiz will enhance your understanding of the skeletal system.
