Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. In chondromalacia, the bone has become softened.
2. Synovial fluid is secreted by the synovial membrane.
3. Carpus means ankle bone.
4. The function of a bursa is to reduce friction.
5. The small bone at the end of the vertebral column is the os coxae.

Answer 1

1. FALSE
In osteomalacia, the bone has become softened. Chondromalacia is the softening of
cartilage.
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
Carpus means wrist bone. Tarsus means ankle bone.
4. TRUE
The pelvic girdle is called the os coxae. The coccyx is at the end of the vertebral
column.