Question 1

The paranasal sinuses function in

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A) contributing to the floor of the cranium. 
B) deflecting inhaled air toward the olfactory receptors located near the upper portions of the nasal cavity. 
C) supporting and stabilizing the position of the larynx. 
D) forming the floor and medial portion of the rim of the orbit. 
E) lightening the skull and providing an extensive area of mucous epithelium. 
A) contributing to the floor of the cranium. 
B) deflecting inhaled air toward the olfactory receptors located near the upper portions of the nasal cavity. 
C) supporting and stabilizing the position of the larynx. 
D) forming the floor and medial portion of the rim of the orbit. 
E) lightening the skull and providing an extensive area of mucous epithelium.

Question 2

A distinct bone marking on the dorsal surface of the scapula is the

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A) infraspinous fossa. 
B) glenoid cavity. 
C) subscapular fossa. 
D) scapular spine. 
E) coracoid process. 
A) infraspinous fossa. 
B) glenoid cavity. 
C) subscapular fossa. 
D) scapular spine. 
E) coracoid process.

Question 3

In the skeletal system,compact bone is usually located

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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 4

Which structural feature of the scapula articulates with the humerus?

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A) supraspinous fossa 
B) subscapular fossa 
C) acromion 
D) coracoid process 
E) glenoid cavity 
A) supraspinous fossa 
B) subscapular fossa 
C) acromion 
D) coracoid process 
E) glenoid cavity

Question 5

Which of the following curves develops as a child begins to stand and walk?

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A) lumbar 
B) thoracic 
C) sacral 
D) coccygeal 
E) spinal 
A) lumbar 
B) thoracic 
C) sacral 
D) coccygeal 
E) spinal

Question 6

What is located at structure G?

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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

Question 7

Which is the anatomical term for a passageway through a bone?

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A) sulcus 
B) sinus 
C) fossa 
D) trochlea 
E) meatus 
A) sulcus 
B) sinus 
C) fossa 
D) trochlea 
E) meatus

Question 8

The connective tissue covering the outer surface of a bone is (the)

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A) matrix. 
B) osteon. 
C) periosteum. 
D) endosteum. 
E) articular cartilage. 
A) matrix. 
B) osteon. 
C) periosteum. 
D) endosteum. 
E) articular cartilage.

Question 9

Bones encased within the temporal bone that are involved in sound detection are called

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A) optic bones. 
B) external acoustic meatus. 
C) internal acoustic meatus. 
D) auditory ossicles. 
E) crista galli. 
A) optic bones. 
B) external acoustic meatus. 
C) internal acoustic meatus. 
D) auditory ossicles. 
E) crista galli.

Question 10

Structure H is the

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A) marrow cavity. 
B) osteon. 
C) lamellae. 
D) epiphyseal line. 
E) lacuna. 
A) marrow cavity. 
B) osteon. 
C) lamellae. 
D) epiphyseal line. 
E) lacuna.

Question 11

Costal facets are distinctive features of ________ vertebrae.

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A) cervical 
B) thoracic 
C) lumbar 
D) sacral 
E) coccygeal 
A) cervical 
B) thoracic 
C) lumbar 
D) sacral 
E) coccygeal

Question 12

Structure L is the

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

Question 13

In anatomical position,when the palm is moved to face posteriorly,the movement of the wrist and hand is called

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A) extension. 
B) protraction. 
C) reposition. 
D) pronation. 
E) supination. 
A) extension. 
B) protraction. 
C) reposition. 
D) pronation. 
E) supination.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

The posterior surface of the bony roof of the mouth is formed by the

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A) palatine bones. 
B) vomer. 
C) maxillae. 
D) sphenoid bone. 
E) zygomatic bones. 
A) palatine bones. 
B) vomer. 
C) maxillae. 
D) sphenoid bone. 
E) zygomatic bones.

Question 16

The hormone calcitonin functions to

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A) stimulate osteoclast activity. 
B) stimulate the absorption of calcium and phosphate ions in the digestive tract. 
C) depress calcium levels in body fluids. 
D) depress osteoblast activity. 
E) elevate calcium levels in body fluids. 
A) stimulate osteoclast activity. 
B) stimulate the absorption of calcium and phosphate ions in the digestive tract. 
C) depress calcium levels in body fluids. 
D) depress osteoblast activity. 
E) elevate calcium levels in body fluids.

Question 17

The organic component of the matrix,which makes up around one-third of the mass of bone,is dominated by

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A) calcium phosphate. 
B) collagen fibers. 
C) calcium carbonate. 
D) calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate. 
E) dendritic fibers. 
A) calcium phosphate. 
B) collagen fibers. 
C) calcium carbonate. 
D) calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate. 
E) dendritic fibers.

Question 18

Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

A) decrease friction within joint 
B) increase osmotic pressure within joint 
C) increase friction within joint 
D) reduce bacterial infection 
E) protect bone 
A) decrease friction within joint 
B) increase osmotic pressure within joint 
C) increase friction within joint 
D) reduce bacterial infection 
E) protect bone

Question 19

Which joint permits the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body?

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

Question 20

-Structure B is the

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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.

The paranasal sinuses function in

A distinct bone marking on the dorsal surface of the scapula is the

In the skeletal system,compact bone is usually located

Which structural feature of the scapula articulates with the humerus?

Which of the following curves develops as a child begins to stand and walk?

What is located at structure G?

Which is the anatomical term for a passageway through a bone?

The connective tissue covering the outer surface of a bone is (the)

Bones encased within the temporal bone that are involved in sound detection are called

Structure H is the

Costal facets are distinctive features of ________ vertebrae.

Structure L is the

In anatomical position,when the palm is moved to face posteriorly,the movement of the wrist and hand is called

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

The posterior surface of the bony roof of the mouth is formed by the

The hormone calcitonin functions to

The organic component of the matrix,which makes up around one-third of the mass of bone,is dominated by

Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?

Which joint permits the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body?

-Structure B is the

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Exam 6: The Skeletal System

The paranasal sinuses function in

A distinct bone marking on the dorsal surface of the scapula is the

In the skeletal system,compact bone is usually located

Which structural feature of the scapula articulates with the humerus?

Which of the following curves develops as a child begins to stand and walk?

What is located at structure G?

Which is the anatomical term for a passageway through a bone?

The connective tissue covering the outer surface of a bone is (the)

Bones encased within the temporal bone that are involved in sound detection are called

Structure H is the

Costal facets are distinctive features of ________ vertebrae.

Structure L is the

In anatomical position,when the palm is moved to face posteriorly,the movement of the wrist and hand is called

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

The posterior surface of the bony roof of the mouth is formed by the

The hormone calcitonin functions to

The organic component of the matrix,which makes up around one-third of the mass of bone,is dominated by

Which of the following is a function of synovial fluid?

Which joint permits the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body?

-Structure B 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

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

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The Reproductive System

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