Question

question 4
______ separate neighboring vertebrae and also function as shock absorbers.
osteons
topic: sec. 5.4
skill: knowledge
intervertebral discs
ribs
palatine bones
ribs
question 5
bones in fingers or toes are called
scapula
hyoid
phalanges
section: 33.1 bloom’s: knowledge
patella
clavicle

Explanation:

Question 4

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Osteons: These are the structural units of compact bone, not related to separating vertebrae or shock absorption.
• Intervertebral discs: These are located between adjacent vertebrae, acting as cushions (shock absorbers) and separating the vertebrae.
• Ribs: Ribs are part of the thoracic cage, protecting organs and not related to vertebrae separation or shock absorption for vertebrae.
• Palatine bones: These are part of the skull, involved in forming the hard palate, not related to vertebrae.
• Ribs (duplicate option): Same as above, not related to vertebrae.

We analyze each option:

• Scapula: This is the shoulder blade, not related to fingers or toes.
• Hyoid: This is a bone in the neck, not related to fingers or toes.
• Phalanges: These are the bones that make up the fingers and toes.
• Patella: This is the kneecap, not related to fingers or toes.
• Clavicle: This is the collarbone, not related to fingers or toes.

Answer:

B. Intervertebral discs

Question 5