Question 1

Which structural feature(s)of the knee function(s)in limiting the anterior and posterior movement of the femur?

Accepted Answer

A)  cruciate ligaments 
B)  menisci 
C)  bursae 
D)  patellar ligament 
E)  collateral ligaments 
A)  cruciate ligaments 
B)  menisci 
C)  bursae 
D)  patellar ligament 
E)  collateral ligaments

Question 2

Which suture connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

Humans have ________ pairs of ribs.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  24 
A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  24

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial membrane. 
B)  joint capsule. 
C)  hyaline cartilage. 
D)  compact bone. 
E)  periosteum. 
A)  synovial membrane. 
B)  joint capsule. 
C)  hyaline cartilage. 
D)  compact bone. 
E)  periosteum.

Question 9

Which structural feature of the upper limb marks the attachment site of the biceps brachii muscle,a flexor of the forearm?

Accepted Answer

A)  trochlear notch 
B)  deltoid tuberosity 
C)  styloid process 
D)  radial tuberosity 
E)  coronoid process 
A)  trochlear notch 
B)  deltoid tuberosity 
C)  styloid process 
D)  radial tuberosity 
E)  coronoid process

Question 10

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 11

The ________ ligaments of the knee cross each other as they attach the tibia to the femur.

Accepted Answer

A)  patellar 
B)  collateral 
C)  femoral 
D)  cruciate 
E)  posterior 
A)  patellar 
B)  collateral 
C)  femoral 
D)  cruciate 
E)  posterior

Question 12

Ribs that have no connection to the sternum are called

Accepted Answer

A)  false ribs. 
B)  floating ribs. 
C)  vertebrosternal ribs. 
D)  true ribs. 
E)  vertebrochondral ribs. 
A)  false ribs. 
B)  floating ribs. 
C)  vertebrosternal ribs. 
D)  true ribs. 
E)  vertebrochondral ribs.

Question 13

The vertebral arches contribute structurally to surround and protect the

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal nerves. 
B)  cranial nerves. 
C)  vertebrae. 
D)  spinal cord. 
E)  ribs. 
A)  spinal nerves. 
B)  cranial nerves. 
C)  vertebrae. 
D)  spinal cord. 
E)  ribs.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following primary functions of the skeletal system applies to the role of red bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following is found only in compact bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  trabeculae 
B)  canaliculi 
C)  osteoblasts 
D)  osteons 
E)  marrow 
A)  trabeculae 
B)  canaliculi 
C)  osteoblasts 
D)  osteons 
E)  marrow

Question 17

The smooth,rounded,or oval articular process of a bone is termed a

Accepted Answer

A)  crest. 
B)  ridge. 
C)  head. 
D)  condyle. 
E)  trochlea. 
A)  crest. 
B)  ridge. 
C)  head. 
D)  condyle. 
E)  trochlea.

Question 18

What is found within the space at G?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood 
B)  water 
C)  synovial fluid 
D)  fluid from bone 
E)  saline 
A)  blood 
B)  water 
C)  synovial fluid 
D)  fluid from bone 
E)  saline

Question 19

An increase in the diameter of growing bone is termed ________ growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphyseal 
B)  endochondral 
C)  intramembranous 
D)  appositional 
E)  ossification 
A)  epiphyseal 
B)  endochondral 
C)  intramembranous 
D)  appositional 
E)  ossification

Question 20

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

Which structural feature(s)of the knee function(s)in limiting the anterior and posterior movement of the femur?

Which suture connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones?

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

Humans have ________ pairs of ribs.

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

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed

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

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

Which structural feature of the upper limb marks the attachment site of the biceps brachii muscle,a flexor of the forearm?

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

The ________ ligaments of the knee cross each other as they attach the tibia to the femur.

Ribs that have no connection to the sternum are called

The vertebral arches contribute structurally to surround and protect the

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

Which of the following primary functions of the skeletal system applies to the role of red bone marrow?

Which of the following is found only in compact bone?

The smooth,rounded,or oval articular process of a bone is termed a

What is found within the space at G?

An increase in the diameter of growing bone is termed ________ growth.

The fibular collateral ligament is part of which joint?

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Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Which structural feature(s)of the knee function(s)in limiting the anterior and posterior movement of the femur?

Which suture connects the occipital bone to the parietal bones?

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

Humans have ________ pairs of ribs.

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

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is termed

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

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

Which structural feature of the upper limb marks the attachment site of the biceps brachii muscle,a flexor of the forearm?

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

The ________ ligaments of the knee cross each other as they attach the tibia to the femur.

Ribs that have no connection to the sternum are called

The vertebral arches contribute structurally to surround and protect the

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

Which of the following primary functions of the skeletal system applies to the role of red bone marrow?

Which of the following is found only in compact bone?

The smooth,rounded,or oval articular process of a bone is termed a

What is found within the space at G?

An increase in the diameter of growing bone is termed ________ growth.

The fibular collateral ligament is part of which joint?

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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