Activity 3
Exercises
Bien Troy B. Torres
Which bone (yellow) is centrally located and joins with most of the other bones of the skull?
- It would be 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?
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Intramembranous Ossification - It occurs on fibrous connective tissue membranes. An example would be the collarbone and mandible.
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Endochondral Ossification - It is the replacement of cartilage with bone. An example would be all bones expect for those that undergo intramembranous ossification.
What are the synovial joints being described in the video?
- The synovial joints being described were Plane Joints, Hinge Joints, Pivot Joints, Condyloid Joints, Saddle Joints, and Ball and Socket Joints.
Which type of synovial joint allows for the widest ranges of motion?
- It would be the Ball and Socket Joints.