Question 1

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

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section)
Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part.
-Structure A is the

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial cavity. 
B)  joint capsule. 
C)  hyaline cartilage. 
D)  compact bone. 
E)  marrow cavity. 
A)  synovial cavity. 
B)  joint capsule. 
C)  hyaline cartilage. 
D)  compact bone. 
E)  marrow cavity.

Question 3

An upward movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Your doctor suggests that you increase your calcium intake to maintain your healthy bones. You do not understand why the doctor suggested this since you are a healthy 32-year-old. What was the doctor's reasoning?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctor is afraid that you will fall and break a bone. 
B)  The increased calcium intake will then increase your vitamin D blood level. 
C)  Calcium intake will increase the activity of osteoblasts, causing more bone to be formed. 
D)  You are at an age where calcium levels in the bone may start to subside, producing weaker bones later in life. 
E)  As you get older you are more prone to arthritis, and calcium reduces that problem. 
A)  The doctor is afraid that you will fall and break a bone. 
B)  The increased calcium intake will then increase your vitamin D blood level. 
C)  Calcium intake will increase the activity of osteoblasts, causing more bone to be formed. 
D)  You are at an age where calcium levels in the bone may start to subside, producing weaker bones later in life. 
E)  As you get older you are more prone to arthritis, and calcium reduces that problem.

Question 5

The intervertebral articulations are classified as ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A)  syndesmosis and pivot 
B)  hinge 
C)  synchondrosis 
D)  gliding and symphysis 
E)  synovial and syndesmosis 
A)  syndesmosis and pivot 
B)  hinge 
C)  synchondrosis 
D)  gliding and symphysis 
E)  synovial and syndesmosis

Question 6

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View)
Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part.
-The ankle consists of ________ tarsal bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  two 
B)  five 
C)  six 
D)  seven 
E)  eight 
A)  two 
B)  five 
C)  six 
D)  seven 
E)  eight

Question 7

A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  eversion. 
B)  protraction. 
C)  dorsiflexion. 
D)  plantar flexion. 
E)  inversion. 
A)  eversion. 
B)  protraction. 
C)  dorsiflexion. 
D)  plantar flexion. 
E)  inversion.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  distal articulation between the tibia and fibula 
B)  articulation between bones of the skull 
C)  shoulder joint 
D)  articulation between the diaphysis and epiphysis in a growing long bone 
E)  articulation between carpals 
A)  distal articulation between the tibia and fibula 
B)  articulation between bones of the skull 
C)  shoulder joint 
D)  articulation between the diaphysis and epiphysis in a growing long bone 
E)  articulation between carpals

Question 9

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section)
Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part.
-Label B is pointing to

Accepted Answer

A)  dense connective tissue. 
B)  fat. 
C)  hyaline cartilage. 
D)  compact bone. 
E)  spongy bone. 
A)  dense connective tissue. 
B)  fat. 
C)  hyaline cartilage. 
D)  compact bone. 
E)  spongy bone.

Question 10

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View)
Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part.
-The clavicle articulates with the

Accepted Answer

A)  manubrium. 
B)  ribs. 
C)  humerus. 
D)  body of the sternum. 
E)  cervical vertebrae. 
A)  manubrium. 
B)  ribs. 
C)  humerus. 
D)  body of the sternum. 
E)  cervical vertebrae.

Question 11

A crest on a bone is defined as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  low ridge. 
B)  small, rounded projection. 
C)  narrow groove. 
D)  elongated cleft. 
E)  prominent ridge. 
A)  low ridge. 
B)  small, rounded projection. 
C)  narrow groove. 
D)  elongated cleft. 
E)  prominent ridge.

Question 12

Two hormones that work together to elevate calcium levels in the body are ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormone; calcitriol 
B)  vitamin A; vitamin C 
C)  parathyroid hormone; calcitonin 
D)  growth hormone; calcitonin 
E)  vitamin D3; growth hormone 
A)  parathyroid hormone; calcitriol 
B)  vitamin A; vitamin C 
C)  parathyroid hormone; calcitonin 
D)  growth hormone; calcitonin 
E)  vitamin D3; growth hormone

Question 13

The inferior margin of the vomer articulates with which bone(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  maxillae 
B)  zygomatic bones 
C)  hyoid bone 
D)  inferior nasal conchae 
E)  palatine bones 
A)  maxillae 
B)  zygomatic bones 
C)  hyoid bone 
D)  inferior nasal conchae 
E)  palatine bones

Question 14

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  kyphosis. 
B)  lordosis. 
C)  scoliosis. 
D)  gomphosis. 
E)  cyanosis. 
A)  kyphosis. 
B)  lordosis. 
C)  scoliosis. 
D)  gomphosis. 
E)  cyanosis.

Question 15

The sole of the foot is supported by the

Accepted Answer

A)  metacarpal bones. 
B)  metatarsal bones. 
C)  carpal bones. 
D)  tarsal bones. 
E)  calcaneus and talus. 
A)  metacarpal bones. 
B)  metatarsal bones. 
C)  carpal bones. 
D)  tarsal bones. 
E)  calcaneus and talus.

Question 16

Immature, active bone cells that produce new bone matrix are termed

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocytes. 
B)  stem cells. 
C)  osteoblasts. 
D)  osteoclasts. 
E)  chondrocytes. 
A)  osteocytes. 
B)  stem cells. 
C)  osteoblasts. 
D)  osteoclasts. 
E)  chondrocytes.

Question 17

Which of the following joints permits slight movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  gomphosis 
B)  suture 
C)  syndesmosis 
D)  synchondrosis 
E)  synovial 
A)  gomphosis 
B)  suture 
C)  syndesmosis 
D)  synchondrosis 
E)  synovial

Question 18

The bones of the pelvis

Accepted Answer

A)  are bones of the axial skeleton only. 
B)  are bones of the appendicular skeleton only. 
C)  include portions of both axial and appendicular elements. 
D)  include two prominent sesamoid bones. 
E)  are connected anteriorly at the pubic symphysis and posteriorly by an interosseous membrane. 
A)  are bones of the axial skeleton only. 
B)  are bones of the appendicular skeleton only. 
C)  include portions of both axial and appendicular elements. 
D)  include two prominent sesamoid bones. 
E)  are connected anteriorly at the pubic symphysis and posteriorly by an interosseous membrane.

Question 19

The primary curves of the vertebral column that develop before birth are the

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical and lumbar. 
B)  cervical and thoracic. 
C)  cervical and sacral. 
D)  thoracic and sacral. 
E)  thoracic and lumbar. 
A)  cervical and lumbar. 
B)  cervical and thoracic. 
C)  cervical and sacral. 
D)  thoracic and sacral. 
E)  thoracic and lumbar.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  sella turcica. 
B)  styloid process. 
C)  mastoid process. 
D)  external auditory meatus. 
E)  coronoid process. 
A)  sella turcica. 
B)  styloid process. 
C)  mastoid process. 
D)  external auditory meatus. 
E)  coronoid process.

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

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -Structure A is the

An upward movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is

Your doctor suggests that you increase your calcium intake to maintain your healthy bones. You do not understand why the doctor suggested this since you are a healthy 32-year-old. What was the doctor's reasoning?

The intervertebral articulations are classified as ________ joints.

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -The ankle consists of ________ tarsal bones.

A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -Label B is pointing to

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -The clavicle articulates with the

A crest on a bone is defined as a(n)

Two hormones that work together to elevate calcium levels in the body are and .

The inferior margin of the vomer articulates with which bone(s)?

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed

The sole of the foot is supported by the

Immature, active bone cells that produce new bone matrix are termed

Which of the following joints permits slight movement?

The bones of the pelvis

The primary curves of the vertebral column that develop before birth are the

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

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

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -Structure A is the

An upward movement away from the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is

Your doctor suggests that you increase your calcium intake to maintain your healthy bones. You do not understand why the doctor suggested this since you are a healthy 32-year-old. What was the doctor's reasoning?

The intervertebral articulations are classified as ________ joints.

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -The ankle consists of ________ tarsal bones.

A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole inward is termed

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

Figure 6-4 Synovial Joint (Sagittal Section) Use Figure 6-4 to identify the labeled part. -Label B is pointing to

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -The clavicle articulates with the

A crest on a bone is defined as a(n)

Two hormones that work together to elevate calcium levels in the body are ________ and ________.

The inferior margin of the vomer articulates with which bone(s)?

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed

The sole of the foot is supported by the

Immature, active bone cells that produce new bone matrix are termed

Which of the following joints permits slight movement?

The bones of the pelvis

The primary curves of the vertebral column that develop before birth are the

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

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

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The Respiratory System

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Two hormones that work together to elevate calcium levels in the body are and .