A bone that contains diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a curvature for strength, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone is the ________.

A bone that contains diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a curvature for strength, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone is the ________.

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A bone that contains diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a curvature for strength, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone is the ________.




A) parietal bone
B) talus
C) humerus
D) cervical vertebra



Answer: C


  1. A structure found on the femur is the ________.
  2. Which forms the major portion of the coxal bone?
  3. The inferior-most part of the sternum is the ________.
  4. The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are called ________.
  5. The axial skeleton contains ________.
  6. The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the ________.
  7. Only the ________ vertebra does not have a body.
  8. The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.
  9. The pituitary gland is housed in the ________.
  10. The hyoid bone is unique because ________.
  11. Along with support, the broad anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________.
  12. The major function of the intervertebral discs is to ________.
  13. All of the following facial bones are paired except one. Which of the following is the unpaired facial bone?
  14. Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones?
  15. Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?
  16. Which of the following phrases best describes the function of the vertebral curves?
  17. The body or centrum of the thoracic vertebrae are ________.
  18. Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?
  19. Which of the following statements is true regarding the location of the center of gravity of the body?
  20. Thoracic vertebrae T2 through T8 differ from the others in that ________.
  21. The major function of the axial skeleton is to ________.
  22. The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?
  23. The "true wrist" or carpus consists of ________.
  24. The short bone that attaches to the third metacarpal is the ________.
  25. The bone in direct contact with the first metatarsal (big toe) is the ________.
  26. The skull bone that the foramen magnum passes through is the ________.
  27. Choose the statement that is most correct about orbits.
  28. Which of the following is true about paranasal sinuses?
  29. The middle nasal concha is part of which bone?
  30. The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the ________ and ________.
  31. Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?
  32. Thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 are different from the others in which of the following characteristics?
  33. A bone that contains diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a curvature for strength, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone is the ________.
  34. The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?
  35. The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones?
  36. The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.
  37. The following is not a structure found on the ischium.
  38. Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?
  39. The tibia is in contact with which tarsus?


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