Chapter 5 Questions

1.  Explain the various roles of osteoblasts, osteoclasts, cartilage models, long bones, and epiphyseal plates in the development of human bones.
2.  Identify human bones by name.  Know these for a quiz on Wednesday!  From top to bottom, what is the name of each of these bones?

3.  Distinguish synovial, cartilaginous and fibrous joints according to structure and location. Provide an example of each type.

Use this interesting website on Forensic Anthropology Information or Forensic Anthropology to answer the following questions:
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).