Question 1

Which of the following joints is located between the spinal vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  pivot 
B)  symphysis 
C)  gomphosis 
D)  hinge 
E)  synchondrosis 
A)  pivot 
B)  symphysis 
C)  gomphosis 
D)  hinge 
E)  synchondrosis

Question 2

The frontal and parietal bones articulate at the ________ suture.

Accepted Answer

A)  squamous 
B)  lambdoid 
C)  frontal 
D)  coronal 
E)  sagittal 
A)  squamous 
B)  lambdoid 
C)  frontal 
D)  coronal 
E)  sagittal

Question 3

Which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula, transmitting the body's weight from the tibia toward the toes?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcaneus 
B)  cuboid 
C)  navicular 
D)  medial cuneiform 
E)  talus 
A)  calcaneus 
B)  cuboid 
C)  navicular 
D)  medial cuneiform 
E)  talus

Question 4

Which of the following is the most important normal hip movement, one that is primarily limited by the surrounding muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  extension 
B)  abduction 
C)  adduction 
D)  rotation 
E)  flexion 
A)  extension 
B)  abduction 
C)  adduction 
D)  rotation 
E)  flexion

Question 5

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View)
Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part.
-The bones that form the palms of the hands are the

Accepted Answer

A)  carpals. 
B)  tarsals. 
C)  metacarpals. 
D)  metatarsals. 
E)  phalanges. 
A)  carpals. 
B)  tarsals. 
C)  metacarpals. 
D)  metatarsals. 
E)  phalanges.

Question 6

In the skeletal system, compact bone is usually located

Accepted Answer

A)  where stresses come from a limited range of directions. 
B)  where stresses arrive from many directions. 
C)  only in a narrow ring around the diaphysis of long bones. 
D)  in direct contact with articular cartilages. 
E)  where bones are not heavily stressed. 
A)  where stresses come from a limited range of directions. 
B)  where stresses arrive from many directions. 
C)  only in a narrow ring around the diaphysis of long bones. 
D)  in direct contact with articular cartilages. 
E)  where bones are not heavily stressed.

Question 7

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section)
Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part.
-Which joint type can perform rotation movements?

Accepted Answer

A)  hinge 
B)  ball-and-socket 
C)  saddle 
D)  condyloid 
E)  ellipsoidal 
A)  hinge 
B)  ball-and-socket 
C)  saddle 
D)  condyloid 
E)  ellipsoidal

Question 8

A joint with flattened or slightly curved articulating surfaces is called a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  hinge 
B)  saddle 
C)  gliding 
D)  pivot 
E)  condylar 
A)  hinge 
B)  saddle 
C)  gliding 
D)  pivot 
E)  condylar

Question 9

The process of depositing calcium salts into a tissue is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ossification. 
B)  remodeling. 
C)  resorption. 
D)  osteolysis. 
E)  calcification. 
A)  ossification. 
B)  remodeling. 
C)  resorption. 
D)  osteolysis. 
E)  calcification.

Question 10

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View)
Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part.
-Superior and inferior to the vertebral body lie the

Accepted Answer

A)  articular processes. 
B)  intervertebral discs. 
C)  blood vessels. 
D)  articular facets. 
E)  spinous processes. 
A)  articular processes. 
B)  intervertebral discs. 
C)  blood vessels. 
D)  articular facets. 
E)  spinous processes.

Question 11

The ________ of the radius assists in the stabilization of the wrist joint by preventing lateral movement of the bones of the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A)  olecranon process 
B)  coronoid process 
C)  styloid process 
D)  radial tuberosity 
E)  capitulum 
A)  olecranon process 
B)  coronoid process 
C)  styloid process 
D)  radial tuberosity 
E)  capitulum

Question 12

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View)
Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part.
-The lower jawbone seen in the picture is the

Accepted Answer

A)  maxilla. 
B)  mandible. 
C)  palatine. 
D)  temporal. 
E)  concha. 
A)  maxilla. 
B)  mandible. 
C)  palatine. 
D)  temporal. 
E)  concha.

Question 13

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section)
Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part.
-A structure often associated with synovial joints, but not found in all, is

Accepted Answer

A)  a fibrocartilage pad. 
B)  a suture. 
C)  a gomphosis. 
D)  short dense connective tissue fibers. 
E)  synovial membrane. 
A)  a fibrocartilage pad. 
B)  a suture. 
C)  a gomphosis. 
D)  short dense connective tissue fibers. 
E)  synovial membrane.

Question 14

Compared with the pectoral girdle, the pelvic girdle is

Accepted Answer

A)  not as firmly anchored to the axial skeleton. 
B)  comprised of more massive bones, which are adapted for weight bearing. 
C)  composed of more separate bones. 
D)  more flexible and freely movable. 
E)  structurally identical. 
A)  not as firmly anchored to the axial skeleton. 
B)  comprised of more massive bones, which are adapted for weight bearing. 
C)  composed of more separate bones. 
D)  more flexible and freely movable. 
E)  structurally identical.

Question 15

Which of the following occurs in intramembranous ossification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyaline cartilage model forms. 
B)  Periosteum forms a collar around the cartilage. 
C)  Fibrous connective tissue is converted to bone tissue, which first resembles spongy bone. 
D)  As the bone enlarges, osteoclasts break down some of the spongy bone and create a marrow cavity. 
E)  Ossification centers are formed as blood vessels and osteoblasts enter the centers of the epiphyses. 
A)  Hyaline cartilage model forms. 
B)  Periosteum forms a collar around the cartilage. 
C)  Fibrous connective tissue is converted to bone tissue, which first resembles spongy bone. 
D)  As the bone enlarges, osteoclasts break down some of the spongy bone and create a marrow cavity. 
E)  Ossification centers are formed as blood vessels and osteoblasts enter the centers of the epiphyses.

Question 16

A joint that binds each tooth within a bony socket is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  suture. 
B)  gomphosis. 
C)  synchondrosis. 
D)  synostosis. 
E)  symphysis. 
A)  suture. 
B)  gomphosis. 
C)  synchondrosis. 
D)  synostosis. 
E)  symphysis.

Question 17

The fibula

Accepted Answer

A)  forms an important part of the knee joint. 
B)  articulates with the femur. 
C)  helps to bear the weight of the body. 
D)  provides lateral stability to the ankle. 
E)  is the medial bone of the leg. 
A)  forms an important part of the knee joint. 
B)  articulates with the femur. 
C)  helps to bear the weight of the body. 
D)  provides lateral stability to the ankle. 
E)  is the medial bone of the leg.

Question 18

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View)
Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part.
-Structure I is the

Accepted Answer

A)  nasal. 
B)  lacrimal. 
C)  maxilla. 
D)  ethmoid. 
E)  sphenoid. 
A)  nasal. 
B)  lacrimal. 
C)  maxilla. 
D)  ethmoid. 
E)  sphenoid.

Which of the following joints is located between the spinal vertebrae?

The frontal and parietal bones articulate at the ________ suture.

Which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula, transmitting the body's weight from the tibia toward the toes?

Which of the following is the most important normal hip movement, one that is primarily limited by the surrounding muscles?

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -The bones that form the palms of the hands are the

In the skeletal system, compact bone is usually located

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -Which joint type can perform rotation movements?

A joint with flattened or slightly curved articulating surfaces is called a ________ joint.

The process of depositing calcium salts into a tissue is called

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -Superior and inferior to the vertebral body lie the

The ________ of the radius assists in the stabilization of the wrist joint by preventing lateral movement of the bones of the wrist.

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -The lower jawbone seen in the picture is the

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -A structure often associated with synovial joints, but not found in all, is

Compared with the pectoral girdle, the pelvic girdle is

Which of the following occurs in intramembranous ossification?

A joint that binds each tooth within a bony socket is called a

The fibula

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -Structure I is the

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Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Which of the following joints is located between the spinal vertebrae?

The frontal and parietal bones articulate at the ________ suture.

Which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula, transmitting the body's weight from the tibia toward the toes?

Which of the following is the most important normal hip movement, one that is primarily limited by the surrounding muscles?

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -The bones that form the palms of the hands are the

In the skeletal system, compact bone is usually located

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -Which joint type can perform rotation movements?

A joint with flattened or slightly curved articulating surfaces is called a ________ joint.

The process of depositing calcium salts into a tissue is called

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -Superior and inferior to the vertebral body lie the

The ________ of the radius assists in the stabilization of the wrist joint by preventing lateral movement of the bones of the wrist.

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -The lower jawbone seen in the picture is the

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -A structure often associated with synovial joints, but not found in all, is

Compared with the pectoral girdle, the pelvic girdle is

Which of the following occurs in intramembranous ossification?

A joint that binds each tooth within a bony socket is called a

The fibula

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -Structure I is the

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The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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