The ____ Gage Is Made Up of a Base and a Scriber

question 29

Multiple Choice

The ____ gage is made up of a base and a scriber mounted on a spindle that can be adjusted to different positions by a swivel bolt and fine adjustment screw.

• A) surface
• B) parallel
• C) hermaphrodite
• D) angle

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Definitions:

Long Bone

A type of bone that is longer than it is wide, typically found in the limbs, and plays a crucial role in movement and support.

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity of bone shafts where red and/or yellow marrow (blood cell production or fat storage, respectively) is stored; pivotal in the hemopoietic process and energy storage.

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, enabling low-friction movement.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, playing a major role in movement.