Chapter 5 Questions
1. Explain the various roles of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, cartilage models, long bones, and epiphyseal plates in the development of human bones.
3. Distinguish synovial, cartilaginous and fibrous joints according to structure and location. Provide an example of each type.
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4. In determining sex, what are the features
of a male skull versus a female skull?
5. In determining sex, what are the features of a male pelvis versus a female pelvis?
6. In determining sex, what are the features of a male femur versus a female femur?
7. Look through the "estimating age" pages. Contrast (give at least 6 differences) an elderly (60+) skeleton with a younger person's skeleton (youth or young adult).