Question 1

Appearance of the epiphyseal line means

Accepted Answer

A)  the end of lengthwise growth of that bone 
B)  total replacement of epiphyseal plate by bone 
C)  all chondrocytes of the epiphyseal plate are dead 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  the end of lengthwise growth of that bone 
B)  total replacement of epiphyseal plate by bone 
C)  all chondrocytes of the epiphyseal plate are dead 
D)  all of these choices D

Question 2

On the basis of shape, the femur is an example of a _____ bone.

Accepted Answer

long

Question 3

The connective tissue found on the articular surface at the end of a bone is called endosteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Most bones develop in a process whereby hyaline cartilage models are replaced by bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a meatus?

Accepted Answer

A)  prominence above or beside a condyle 
B)  tube-like passageway 
C)  depression 
D)  rounded articular surface 
E)  smooth, flat surface 
A)  prominence above or beside a condyle 
B)  tube-like passageway 
C)  depression 
D)  rounded articular surface 
E)  smooth, flat surface

Question 6

Medications used to treat osteoporosis are generally of two types: _____ and _____.

Accepted Answer

antireabso

Question 7

Which of the following best describes an epicondyle?

Accepted Answer

A)  prominence above or beside a condyle 
B)  tube-like passageway 
C)  depression 
D)  rounded articular surface 
E)  smooth, flat surface 
A)  prominence above or beside a condyle 
B)  tube-like passageway 
C)  depression 
D)  rounded articular surface 
E)  smooth, flat surface

Question 8

Which one of the following is characteristic of spongy bone tissue, but not of compact bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  trabeculae 
B)  haversian systems 
C)  osteocytes in lacunae 
D)  lamellae 
A)  trabeculae 
B)  haversian systems 
C)  osteocytes in lacunae 
D)  lamellae

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a fossa?

Accepted Answer

A)  prominence above or beside a condyle 
B)  tube-like passageway 
C)  depression 
D)  rounded articular surface 
E)  smooth, flat surface 
A)  prominence above or beside a condyle 
B)  tube-like passageway 
C)  depression 
D)  rounded articular surface 
E)  smooth, flat surface

Question 10

In aging females, decreasing levels of estrogen accelerate the loss of _____ from bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In aging females, decreasing levels of estrogen...

Question 11

The process by which bone tissue replaces hyaline cartilage is _____ ossification.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process by which bone tissue replaces...

Question 12

Spongy bone is located

Accepted Answer

A)  in the epiphyses of long bones 
B)  in the diploe of flat bones 
C)  in the ribs and sternum 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  in the epiphyses of long bones 
B)  in the diploe of flat bones 
C)  in the ribs and sternum 
D)  all of these choices

Question 13

The vertebrae are classed according to shape as short bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best describes a tuberosity?

Accepted Answer

A)  prominent border or ridge 
B)  large, rounded, usually roughened surface for muscle attachment 
C)  large projection for muscle attachment on the femur 
D)  smooth, flat surface 
E)  rounded articular surface 
A)  prominent border or ridge 
B)  large, rounded, usually roughened surface for muscle attachment 
C)  large projection for muscle attachment on the femur 
D)  smooth, flat surface 
E)  rounded articular surface

Question 15

Primary ossification proceeds from the external surfaces inward; secondary ossification proceeds from the interior outward toward the external surface of a bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The nutrient artery of a long bone

Accepted Answer

A)  divides into branches that supply the marrow and the inner portion of the diaphysis 
B)  travels through Volkmann's (perforating) canals 
C)  supplies the marrow and bony tissue of the epiphysis 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  divides into branches that supply the marrow and the inner portion of the diaphysis 
B)  travels through Volkmann's (perforating) canals 
C)  supplies the marrow and bony tissue of the epiphysis 
D)  all of these choices

Question 17

Which of the following best describes a trochanter?

Accepted Answer

A)  prominent border or ridge 
B)  large, rounded, usually roughened surface for muscle attachment 
C)  large projection for muscle attachment on the femur 
D)  smooth, flat surface 
E)  rounded articular surface 
A)  prominent border or ridge 
B)  large, rounded, usually roughened surface for muscle attachment 
C)  large projection for muscle attachment on the femur 
D)  smooth, flat surface 
E)  rounded articular surface

Question 18

The femur and humerus contain

Accepted Answer

A)  red bone marrow in the proximal epiphysis 
B)  articular cartilage on the diaphysis 
C)  a growth area in the metaphysis of an adult bone 
D)  compact bone in the center of the epiphyses 
A)  red bone marrow in the proximal epiphysis 
B)  articular cartilage on the diaphysis 
C)  a growth area in the metaphysis of an adult bone 
D)  compact bone in the center of the epiphyses

Question 19

The process of _____ ossification produces flat bones of the skull and the lower jawbone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of _____ ossification produces flat...

Question 20

Growth in length as a long bone develops is called _____ growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  intramembranous 
B)  interstitial 
C)  appositional 
D)  periosteal 
A)  intramembranous 
B)  interstitial 
C)  appositional 
D)  periosteal

Exam 6: Bone Tissue

Appearance of the epiphyseal line means

On the basis of shape, the femur is an example of a _____ bone.

The connective tissue found on the articular surface at the end of a bone is called endosteum.

Most bones develop in a process whereby hyaline cartilage models are replaced by bone tissue.

Which of the following best describes a meatus?

Medications used to treat osteoporosis are generally of two types: _____ and _____.

Which of the following best describes an epicondyle?

Which one of the following is characteristic of spongy bone tissue, but not of compact bone tissue?

Which of the following best describes a fossa?

In aging females, decreasing levels of estrogen accelerate the loss of _____ from bone tissue.

The process by which bone tissue replaces hyaline cartilage is _____ ossification.

Spongy bone is located

The vertebrae are classed according to shape as short bones.

Which of the following best describes a tuberosity?

Primary ossification proceeds from the external surfaces inward; secondary ossification proceeds from the interior outward toward the external surface of a bone.

The nutrient artery of a long bone

Which of the following best describes a trochanter?

The femur and humerus contain

The process of _____ ossification produces flat bones of the skull and the lower jawbone.

Growth in length as a long bone develops is called _____ growth.

An Introduction to the Human Body

Cells

Tissues

Development

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscular Tissue

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and the Spinal Nerves

The Brain and the Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Motor Control

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

Surface Anatomy

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