Multiple Choice
What are the collagen fibers that extend from the periosteum into the bone matrix called?
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bone: Periosteum and Endosteum
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Fossae are __________.
A
bone projections
B
joints
C
bone depressions
D
irregular bones
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Understand the term 'fossae' in the context of anatomy. Fossae are anatomical structures that refer to shallow depressions or hollows in a bone.
Recognize that fossae are not projections or joints. Projections are raised areas on bones where muscles and ligaments attach, while joints are connections between bones.
Identify that fossae serve as sites for muscle attachment or articulation with other bones, often accommodating soft tissue structures.
Differentiate fossae from other bone features such as foramina (holes) or processes (projections).
Conclude that the correct classification of fossae is 'bone depressions', as they are indentations or hollows on the surface of bones.
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