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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: EXAM 2
(INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKELETAL SYSTEM
JOINTS) 2026 100% PASS ASSURED UPDATED
EXAM SOLUTIONS.
Functions of the Skeletal System - correct
answer- Providing rigid support framework of
the human body, allowing movement as muscles
pull on bones, providing protection for soft
internal organs, storing minerals in the bone
extracellular matrix, storing energy in the
form of adipose in yellow bone marrow, and
production of blood cells.
Classification of Bones - correct answer-
Bones are classified primarily according to
shape: Long bones, Short bones, Flat bones,
Irregular bones, Sesamoid bones.
Common Structures of a Long Bone - correct
answer- Bones that are longer than they are
wide, including periosteum, endosteum, and
articular cartilage.
Epiphysis - correct answer- End of long bone.
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Diaphysis - correct answer- Shaft of long
bone.
Metaphysis - correct answer- Between epiphysis
and diaphysis.
Medullary cavity - correct answer- Hollow
space in diaphysis.
Epiphyseal line - correct answer- Site of
previous epiphyseal plate.
Bone Markings - correct answer- Articulating
surfaces, projections, and depressions.
Condyle - correct answer- Rounded surface.
Fossa - correct answer- Elongated basin.
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Canal - correct answer- Passage in bone.
Foramen - correct answer- Hole through bone.
Osteogenic cells - correct answer- Stem cells
that replicate and develop into osteoblasts.
Osteoblasts - correct answer- Cells that form
new bone matrix.
Osteocytes - correct answer- Mature
osteoblasts that are completely surrounded by
matrix and located in lacunae.
Osteoclasts - correct answer- Cells that
breakdown bone.
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: EXAM 2
(INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKELETAL SYSTEM
JOINTS) 2026 100% PASS ASSURED UPDATED
EXAM SOLUTIONS.
Functions of the Skeletal System - correct
answer- Providing rigid support framework of
the human body, allowing movement as muscles
pull on bones, providing protection for soft
internal organs, storing minerals in the bone
extracellular matrix, storing energy in the
form of adipose in yellow bone marrow, and
production of blood cells.
Classification of Bones - correct answer-
Bones are classified primarily according to
shape: Long bones, Short bones, Flat bones,
Irregular bones, Sesamoid bones.
Common Structures of a Long Bone - correct
answer- Bones that are longer than they are
wide, including periosteum, endosteum, and
articular cartilage.
Epiphysis - correct answer- End of long bone.
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Diaphysis - correct answer- Shaft of long
bone.
Metaphysis - correct answer- Between epiphysis
and diaphysis.
Medullary cavity - correct answer- Hollow
space in diaphysis.
Epiphyseal line - correct answer- Site of
previous epiphyseal plate.
Bone Markings - correct answer- Articulating
surfaces, projections, and depressions.
Condyle - correct answer- Rounded surface.
Fossa - correct answer- Elongated basin.
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Canal - correct answer- Passage in bone.
Foramen - correct answer- Hole through bone.
Osteogenic cells - correct answer- Stem cells
that replicate and develop into osteoblasts.
Osteoblasts - correct answer- Cells that form
new bone matrix.
Osteocytes - correct answer- Mature
osteoblasts that are completely surrounded by
matrix and located in lacunae.
Osteoclasts - correct answer- Cells that
breakdown bone.
