What Characteristic Can Be Used to Differentiate Bone and Cartilage

question 27

Multiple Choice

What characteristic can be used to differentiate bone and cartilage?

• A)whether the matrix is solid or liquid
• B)the presence or absence of cells
• C)the flexibility of the matrix
• D)the presence of fibers in the matrix
• E)whether it is fibrous or specialized connective tissue

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Definitions:

Scapula

The scapula, or shoulder blade, is a large, flat, triangular bone located in the upper back on each side of the vertebral column.

Humerus

The long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow, connecting the scapula to the bones of the forearm.

Xiphoid Process

The smallest and lowermost part of the sternum, varying in shape and size, often cartilaginous in early life before ossifying in adulthood.

Stress Fracture

A small crack in a bone often caused by overuse or repetitive force, most common in weight-bearing bones of the lower leg and foot.