Osteology – I

Osteology – I

These questions cover various aspects of bone structure, function, and pathology, providing a comprehensive understanding of osteology.

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The process of bone formation during fetal development, where cartilage is gradually replaced by bone, is called:

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Which type of cartilage is found at the ends of long bones and within the joints, providing a smooth, lubricated surface for articulation?

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Which hormone, produced by the parathyroid glands, increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity?

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The primary structural unit of compact bone, consisting of concentric lamellae surrounding a central canal, is known as:

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Which type of bone cell is primarily responsible for bone resorption?

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Which bone of the human body does not articulate with any other bone and is suspended by muscles and ligaments, primarily serving as an attachment site for muscles of the tongue and neck?

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Which of the following structures in bone tissue allows for the passage of blood vessels and nerves through compact bone?

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The anatomical term for the growth plate, where new bone is produced during childhood and adolescence, is:

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Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

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The disease characterized by a decrease in bone density and an increased risk of fractures, commonly seen in postmenopausal women, is:

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