Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Rounded, small process on a bone; attachment site for muscles and tendons
A)phosphorus
B)pubic symphysis
C)red bone marrow
D)sella turcica
E)sinus
F)styloid process
G)tubercle
H)temporomandibular joint
I)trabeculae
J)trochanter

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Rounded, small process on a bone; attachment site for muscles and tendons
A)phosphorus
B)pubic symphysis
C)red bone marrow
D)sella turcica
E)sinus
F)styloid process
G)tubercle
H)temporomandibular joint
I)trabeculae
J)trochanter

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A tubercle is a small rounded process on a bone that serves as an attachment site for muscles and tendons.

Answer: C
 Red bone marrow is the site of blood cell production within bones.

Answer: F
 The styloid process is a pointed projection on a bone, often used as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments.

Answer: D
 The sella turcica is a saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland.

Answer: E
 A sinus is a cavity within a bone that is lined with mucous membrane and is connected to the nasal cavity.

Answer: H
 The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects the jawbone to the skull.

Answer: I
 Trabeculae are thin, branching structures within bone tissue that help to distribute forces and provide support.

Answer: J
 A trochanter is a large, rough projection on a bone that functions as an attachment site for muscles.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings