Module #3 - Skin And Bones

Question 0

Define:

Dermis

Answer 0

Dense irregular connective tissue that forms the deep layer of the skin.

Question 1

Define:

Epidermis

Answer 1

The outer portion of the skin, formed by epithelial tissue which rests on the dermis.

Question 2

Define:

Hypodermis

Answer 2

Loose connective tissue underneath the dermis which connects the dermis to muscle or bone.

Question 3

Define:

Hemopoiesis

Answer 3

The process of manufacturing blood cells.

Question 4

Define:

Compact bone

Answer 4

Dense bone matrix enclosing only a few small spaces.

Question 5

Define:

Cancellous bone

Answer 5

Bone with many small spaces or cavities surrounding the bone matrix.

Question 6

Define:

Ossification

Answer 6

Bone formation.

Question 7

Define:

Articular cartilage

Answer 7

Hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of a bone in a joint.

Question 8

Define:

Axial skeleton

Answer 8

The portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk.

Question 9

Define:

Appendicular skeleton

Answer 9

The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it.

Question 10

Define:

Suture

Answer 10

A junction between flat bones of the skull.

Question 11

Define:

Process

Answer 11

A projection on a bone.

Question 12

Define:

Meatus

Answer 12

A passageway.

Question 13

Define:

Foramen

Answer 13

A hole.

Question 14

Define:

Sinus

Answer 14

A hollowed out space in a bone.