Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
- Sphenoid bone is the one colored with yellow that is located in the center, joining with most of the other bones in the skull.
What are the two mechanisms by which the bones of the body are formed and which bones are formed by each mechanism?
1. Intramembranous ossification - occurs within fibrous connective tissue membrane
Bones formed: skull, cranial bones, clavicle
2. Endochondral ossification - replacement of cartilage with bone
Bones formed: vertebrae, ribs, long bones in the appendicular skeleton
What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
- ball-and-socket joint (shoulder)
- hinge joint (knees)
- pivot joint (neck)
- condyloid joint (wrist)
- saddle joint (fingers)
- gliding joint (vertebrae)
Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
- The ball-and-socket joint allows the widest ranges of motion.