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Adding new bony matrix to injury sites is known as _________. a. bone sizingb. bone depositionc. bone resorptiond. bone addition  

Which of the following bones is capable of bearing the greatest physical stress? a. Femurb. Ischiumc. Fibulad. Patella  

Which of the following is a cartilaginous joint? a. Suture b. Synarthrosis c. Gomphosis d. Symphysis

A fibrous joint connected by ligaments is classified as a ________. a. suture b. syndesmosis c. gomphosis d. Symphysis 

The arrangement of bones and muscles of the pectoral girdle is such that there is a high degree of ________ but a low level of ______. a. strength; lengthb. flexibility; stabilityc. stability; flexibilityd. flexibility; endurance  

Pointing your toes downward is described as which type of movement? a. Plantar flexionb. Dorsiflexionc. Pronationd. Supination  

The glenoid cavity is part of which bone? a. Clavicle b. Humerus c. Ulna d. Scapula

Which of the following is not a type of bone cell? a. Osteoblastb. Osteoclastc. Osteocyted. Osteoclasp

A fibrous joint connected by ligaments is classified as a ________. a. suture b. syndesmosis c. gomphosis d. Symphysis 

The scientific name for the cheekbone is the _______. a. zygomatic boneb. maxillac. nasal boned. palatine bone