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justinmsk

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The band of tissue that holds bone to bone is a/an:
 
  A) cranial suture.
  B) endosteum.
  C) ligament.
  D) tendon.

Question 2

The location of longitudinal bone growth in children is the:
 
  A) diaphysis.
  B) condyle.
  C) epiphyseal plate.
  D) osteoblasts.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) A cranial suture is the irregular line where two skull bones join.
B) An endosteum is a tough, connective tissue membrane lining the medullary canal.
C) Correct.
D) Tendons join muscles to bones.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation: A) The diaphysis grows longer because of the epiphyseal plate.
B) A condyle is a rounded part of the bone that forms a joint.
C) Correct.
D) Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells.



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