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Types of Ossification Processes

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What is the primary characteristic of osteoarthritis?

Degenerative joint disease (correct)
Inflammatory disease of larger joints
Autoimmune disease
Chronic disease of smaller joints

What is the main difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?

Level of pain experienced
Location of affected joints (correct)
Age of onset
Causes of inflammation

What is the purpose of the periosteum?

To cover the ends of long bones
To form the bone matrix
To surround the diaphysis (correct)
To line the medullary cavity

What is the function of the endosteum?

To line the medullary cavity (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of bone matrix?

Collagen fibers and proteins (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the shaft of a long bone?

Diaphysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis?

Chronic systemic inflammatory disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ends of a long bone?

Epiphysis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of articular cartilage?

To cover the ends of long bones (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the structure of bone tissue?

Haversian system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the joint capsule in a synovial joint?

Fibrous connective tissue (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of ribs are found in the human body?

12 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the upper extremity?

Coxal bone (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is characterized by the presence of a synovial membrane?

Synovial joint (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the bony structure located at the bottom of the spine?

Coccyx (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many vertebrae are found in the thoracic region?

12 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ligaments in a synovial joint?

To hold the bones together (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones is part of the lower extremity?

Femur (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the bony structure that connects the arms to the body?

Clavicle (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many types of joints are mentioned in the text?

3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

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