Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the function of sesamoid bones?
What is the function of sesamoid bones?
- Connect bones in joints
- Support weight
- Produce blood cells
- Develop in tendons to protect from wear (correct)
Where do osteoprogenitor cells originate from?
Where do osteoprogenitor cells originate from?
- Lymphatic system
- Blood vessels
- Stem cells from mesenchymal cells (correct)
- Nerve cells
What do osteoblasts secrete?
What do osteoblasts secrete?
- Hormones
- Red blood cells
- Antibodies
- Bone matrix (osteoid) (correct)
What is the main function of osteocytes?
What is the main function of osteocytes?
Where are osteoclasts primarily located?
Where are osteoclasts primarily located?
Which process involves the replacement of hyaline cartilage by calcified bone?
Which process involves the replacement of hyaline cartilage by calcified bone?
What is the function of the bone collar that forms around the diaphysis during bone development?
What is the function of the bone collar that forms around the diaphysis during bone development?
Which type of ossification involves the direct formation of bone from mesenchyme without a cartilage intermediate?
Which type of ossification involves the direct formation of bone from mesenchyme without a cartilage intermediate?
What structure forms around the network of blood vessels during osteogenesis?
What structure forms around the network of blood vessels during osteogenesis?
Which stage of endochondral ossification involves chondrocytes calcifying the matrix and forming a cavity?
Which stage of endochondral ossification involves chondrocytes calcifying the matrix and forming a cavity?
What is the primary difference between intramembranous and endochondral ossification processes?
What is the primary difference between intramembranous and endochondral ossification processes?
What is the main function of the skeletal system related to movement?
What is the main function of the skeletal system related to movement?
Which bone classification is primarily responsible for mineral homeostasis?
Which bone classification is primarily responsible for mineral homeostasis?
What is the significant feature of short bones in terms of shape?
What is the significant feature of short bones in terms of shape?
Which type of bone provides surfaces for muscle attachment and is found in the cranial bones and sternum?
Which type of bone provides surfaces for muscle attachment and is found in the cranial bones and sternum?
What distinguishes irregular bones in terms of classification?
What distinguishes irregular bones in terms of classification?
How do flat bones contribute to the overall function of the skeletal system?
How do flat bones contribute to the overall function of the skeletal system?
