Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
This yellow bone is the Sphenoid Bone.
What are the two mechanisms by which the bones of the body are formed and which bones are formed by each mechanism?
It was mentioned in the video that there are two methods of prenatal of bone formation (Ossification)
Intramembranous Ossification – Bone is generated on or within fibrous connective tissue membranes. Bones formed from this type are the cranial bones, bones in the skull, clavicles, and mandibles.
Endochondral Ossification – Bones replace existing cartilage. Majority of the baby’s bones are developed through this bone formation type. The bones developed include: the femur, humerus, and tibia.
What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
In the video, the following synovial joints were described in this order:
Ball-and-socket joint | Hinge joint | Pivot joint | Condyloid joint | Saddle joint | Plane joint |
Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
The ball-and-socket joint is the type of synovial joint with the widest range of motion.