Question 1

The most inferior portion of the sternum is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  manubrium. 
B)  body. 
C)  xiphoid process. 
D)  sternal angle. 
E)  sternal groove. 
A)  manubrium. 
B)  body. 
C)  xiphoid process. 
D)  sternal angle. 
E)  sternal groove.

Question 2

Choose the distinctive feature of lumbar vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  large, slender spinous process that projects inferiorly 
B)  relatively large vertebral foramen 
C)  massive, heart-shaped body 
D)  relatively massive, stumpy spinous process that projects posteriorly 
E)  round transverse foramina within the transverse processes 
A)  large, slender spinous process that projects inferiorly 
B)  relatively large vertebral foramen 
C)  massive, heart-shaped body 
D)  relatively massive, stumpy spinous process that projects posteriorly 
E)  round transverse foramina within the transverse processes

Question 3

Tarsal bones are classified as ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  long 
B)  flat 
C)  short 
D)  irregular 
E)  sesamoid 
A)  long 
B)  flat 
C)  short 
D)  irregular 
E)  sesamoid

Question 4

The fibular collateral ligament is part of which joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  elbow 
B)  hip 
C)  shoulder 
D)  knee 
E)  ankle 
A)  elbow 
B)  hip 
C)  shoulder 
D)  knee 
E)  ankle

Question 5

The primary function of ________ is exemplified when bones function as to change the magnitude and direction of the forces generated by skeletal muscle.

Accepted Answer

A)  support 
B)  protection 
C)  leverage 
D)  storage 
E)  blood cell production 
A)  support 
B)  protection 
C)  leverage 
D)  storage 
E)  blood cell production

Question 6

When playing a contact sport, which injury would one expect to occur more frequently: a dislocated shoulder or a dislocated hip? Why?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder dislocations would occur more f

Question 7

The ________ ligament of the knee continues its attachment on the anterior surface of the tibia and provides support to the front of the knee.

Accepted Answer

A)  popliteal 
B)  collateral 
C)  patellar 
D)  cruciate 
E)  tibial 
A)  popliteal 
B)  collateral 
C)  patellar 
D)  cruciate 
E)  tibial

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View)
Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part.
-Structure B is the

Accepted Answer

A)  vertebral foramen. 
B)  intervertebral foramen. 
C)  transverse foramen. 
D)  dens. 
E)  lamina. 
A)  vertebral foramen. 
B)  intervertebral foramen. 
C)  transverse foramen. 
D)  dens. 
E)  lamina.

Question 10

The patella

Accepted Answer

A)  glides over the smooth anterior surface, between the lateral and medial condyles. 
B)  is normally on the lateral aspect of the knee joint. 
C)  is made of cartilage in the tendon of the biceps femoris. 
D)  forms part of a ball-and-socket joint. 
E)  articulates with the tibia and fibula. 
A)  glides over the smooth anterior surface, between the lateral and medial condyles. 
B)  is normally on the lateral aspect of the knee joint. 
C)  is made of cartilage in the tendon of the biceps femoris. 
D)  forms part of a ball-and-socket joint. 
E)  articulates with the tibia and fibula.

Question 11

Which feature is an important landmark in females during pelvic examinations, and during labor and delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  sacral canal 
B)  sacral hiatus 
C)  sacral foramina 
D)  median sacral crest 
E)  sacral promontory 
A)  sacral canal 
B)  sacral hiatus 
C)  sacral foramina 
D)  median sacral crest 
E)  sacral promontory

Question 12

An arch on the underside of the foot is important because it

Accepted Answer

A)  provides cushioning against the ground. 
B)  provides more room between the phalanges. 
C)  provides room for blood vessels and nerves on the inferior aspect of the foot. 
D)  gives better traction of the feet against the ground when walking or running. 
E)  is necessary. 
A)  provides cushioning against the ground. 
B)  provides more room between the phalanges. 
C)  provides room for blood vessels and nerves on the inferior aspect of the foot. 
D)  gives better traction of the feet against the ground when walking or running. 
E)  is necessary.

Question 13

The following are major steps in the process of endochondral ossification: 1. Bone forms at the diaphysis surface.
2) Secondary ossification centers form in the epiphyses.
3) Chondrocytes enlarge and calcify.
4) Osteoclasts create a marrow cavity.
5) Blood vessels invade the inner cartilage and new osteoblasts form spongy bone at a primary ossification center.
The correct order for these events is

Accepted Answer

A)  3, 1, 5, 4, 2. 
B)  1, 3, 5, 4, 2. 
C)  1, 5, 3, 4, 2. 
D)  2, 3, 1, 5, 4. 
E)  3, 1, 4, 5, 2. 
A)  3, 1, 5, 4, 2. 
B)  1, 3, 5, 4, 2. 
C)  1, 5, 3, 4, 2. 
D)  2, 3, 1, 5, 4. 
E)  3, 1, 4, 5, 2.

Question 14

Most skull bones are joined by tight connections called

Accepted Answer

A)  symphyses. 
B)  sutures. 
C)  syndesmoses. 
D)  gomphoses. 
E)  synchondroses. 
A)  symphyses. 
B)  sutures. 
C)  syndesmoses. 
D)  gomphoses. 
E)  synchondroses.

Question 15

The medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with

Accepted Answer

A)  periosteum. 
B)  endosteum. 
C)  lacunae. 
D)  lamellae. 
E)  osteon. 
A)  periosteum. 
B)  endosteum. 
C)  lacunae. 
D)  lamellae. 
E)  osteon.

Question 16

Which feature is the attachment point for the temporalis muscle, a powerful muscle that closes the jaw?

Accepted Answer

A)  condylar process 
B)  mandibular ramus 
C)  mastoid process 
D)  pedicle 
E)  coronoid process 
A)  condylar process 
B)  mandibular ramus 
C)  mastoid process 
D)  pedicle 
E)  coronoid process

Question 17

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone
Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part.
-Where would the osteoclasts be located?

Accepted Answer

A)  K 
B)  I 
C)  H 
D)  J 
E)  F 
A)  K 
B)  I 
C)  H 
D)  J 
E)  F

Question 18

Dorsiflexion involves ________ at the ankle joint and ________ of the foot.

Accepted Answer

A)  flexion; elevation of the sole 
B)  extension; elevation of the heel 
C)  flexion; elevation of the heel 
D)  extension; flexion of the sole 
E)  adduction; flexion of the heel 
A)  flexion; elevation of the sole 
B)  extension; elevation of the heel 
C)  flexion; elevation of the heel 
D)  extension; flexion of the sole 
E)  adduction; flexion of the heel

Question 19

Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  the skull 
B)  the manubrium 
C)  the sternum 
D)  the scapula 
E)  the vertebrae 
A)  the skull 
B)  the manubrium 
C)  the sternum 
D)  the scapula 
E)  the vertebrae

Question 20

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone
Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What is located at structure G?

Accepted Answer

A)  marrow 
B)  canaliculi 
C)  cartilage 
D)  adipose tissue 
E)  fibrous connective tissue 
A)  marrow 
B)  canaliculi 
C)  cartilage 
D)  adipose tissue 
E)  fibrous connective tissue

The most inferior portion of the sternum is called the

Choose the distinctive feature of lumbar vertebrae.

Tarsal bones are classified as ________ bones.

The fibular collateral ligament is part of which joint?

The primary function of ________ is exemplified when bones function as to change the magnitude and direction of the forces generated by skeletal muscle.

When playing a contact sport, which injury would one expect to occur more frequently: a dislocated shoulder or a dislocated hip? Why?

The ________ ligament of the knee continues its attachment on the anterior surface of the tibia and provides support to the front of the knee.

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

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -Structure B is the

The patella

Which feature is an important landmark in females during pelvic examinations, and during labor and delivery?

An arch on the underside of the foot is important because it

Most skull bones are joined by tight connections called

The medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with

Which feature is the attachment point for the temporalis muscle, a powerful muscle that closes the jaw?

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part. -Where would the osteoclasts be located?

Dorsiflexion involves at the ankle joint and of the foot.

Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part. -What is located at structure G?

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The most inferior portion of the sternum is called the

Choose the distinctive feature of lumbar vertebrae.

Tarsal bones are classified as ________ bones.

The fibular collateral ligament is part of which joint?

The primary function of ________ is exemplified when bones function as to change the magnitude and direction of the forces generated by skeletal muscle.

When playing a contact sport, which injury would one expect to occur more frequently: a dislocated shoulder or a dislocated hip? Why?

The ________ ligament of the knee continues its attachment on the anterior surface of the tibia and provides support to the front of the knee.

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

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -Structure B is the

The patella

Which feature is an important landmark in females during pelvic examinations, and during labor and delivery?

An arch on the underside of the foot is important because it

Most skull bones are joined by tight connections called

The medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with

Which feature is the attachment point for the temporalis muscle, a powerful muscle that closes the jaw?

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part. -Where would the osteoclasts be located?

Dorsiflexion involves ________ at the ankle joint and ________ of the foot.

Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Figure 6-1 The Structure of a Long Bone Use Figure 6-1 to identify the labeled part. -What is located at structure G?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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Dorsiflexion involves at the ankle joint and of the foot.