Question 1

Due to the compression of her intervertebral disks,Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together.How does this affect Carla?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will have limited movement in that area. 
B)  She will not be affected at all. 
C)  She will need assistance in walking. 
D)  She will be unable to stand upright. 
E)  She will be unable to lie flat on her back. 
A)  She will have limited movement in that area. 
B)  She will not be affected at all. 
C)  She will need assistance in walking. 
D)  She will be unable to stand upright. 
E)  She will be unable to lie flat on her back.

Question 2

Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  synovial 
B)  suture 
C)  fibrous 
D)  cartilaginous 
E)  All of these are equally movable. 
A)  synovial 
B)  suture 
C)  fibrous 
D)  cartilaginous 
E)  All of these are equally movable.

Question 3

When you kick your foot out in front of you,what type of movement are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  adduction and abduction 
B)  flexion and extension 
C)  rotation 
D)  eversion 
E)  inversion 
A)  adduction and abduction 
B)  flexion and extension 
C)  rotation 
D)  eversion 
E)  inversion

Question 4

Which bone(s)is (are)part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  clavicle 
B)  radius 
C)  ulna 
D)  carpals 
E)  manubrium 
A)  clavicle 
B)  radius 
C)  ulna 
D)  carpals 
E)  manubrium

Question 5

Which bone in the body does not articulate with any other bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  scapula 
B)  maxilla 
C)  hyoid 
D)  coccyx 
E)  temporal 
A)  scapula 
B)  maxilla 
C)  hyoid 
D)  coccyx 
E)  temporal

Question 6

How are the bones of the cranium named?

Accepted Answer

A)  for their articulations with the vertebral column 
B)  for whether they are formed from cartilage or not 
C)  for their shape 
D)  for their size 
E)  for the lobes of the brain they protect 
A)  for their articulations with the vertebral column 
B)  for whether they are formed from cartilage or not 
C)  for their shape 
D)  for their size 
E)  for the lobes of the brain they protect

Question 7

All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What holds the patella in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  the lateral epicondyle 
B)  the quadriceps tendon 
C)  the medial condyle 
D)  the lateral malleolus 
E)  the greater trochanter 
A)  the lateral epicondyle 
B)  the quadriceps tendon 
C)  the medial condyle 
D)  the lateral malleolus 
E)  the greater trochanter

Question 9

The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetabulum 
B)  clavicle 
C)  acromion process 
D)  glenoid cavity 
E)  olecranon process 
A)  acetabulum 
B)  clavicle 
C)  acromion process 
D)  glenoid cavity 
E)  olecranon process

Question 10

The medullary cavity is within the diaphysis of a long bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is not a type of joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  trochanter 
B)  fibrous 
C)  cartilaginous 
D)  synovial 
E)  suture 
A)  trochanter 
B)  fibrous 
C)  cartilaginous 
D)  synovial 
E)  suture

Question 12

Daniel has a very large deltoid tuberosity.This is probably because Daniel

Accepted Answer

A)  is a pianist. 
B)  spends a lot of time playing video games. 
C)  lifts heavy weights with his arms. 
D)  plays basketball. 
E)  is a runner. 
A)  is a pianist. 
B)  spends a lot of time playing video games. 
C)  lifts heavy weights with his arms. 
D)  plays basketball. 
E)  is a runner.

Question 13

Exercise stimulates the activity of osteoclasts instead of osteoblasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A ligament connects

Accepted Answer

A)  cartilage to bone. 
B)  muscle to bone. 
C)  bone to bone. 
D)  a cartilaginous joint. 
E)  muscle to muscle. 
A)  cartilage to bone. 
B)  muscle to bone. 
C)  bone to bone. 
D)  a cartilaginous joint. 
E)  muscle to muscle.

Question 15

List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage is a firm but somewhat

Question 16

A simple break of the tibia is when the bone pierces the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  atlas, Greek mythology 
B)  atlas, it allows "yes" motion of the head 
C)  axis, Roman mythology 
D)  axis, it allows the "no" motion of the head 
E)  sphinoid, Egyptian sphinx mythology 
A)  atlas, Greek mythology 
B)  atlas, it allows "yes" motion of the head 
C)  axis, Roman mythology 
D)  axis, it allows the "no" motion of the head 
E)  sphinoid, Egyptian sphinx mythology

Question 18

The name of the "tailbone" is the

Accepted Answer

A)  lumbar. 
B)  sacrum. 
C)  coccyx. 
D)  sphinoid. 
E)  axis. 
A)  lumbar. 
B)  sacrum. 
C)  coccyx. 
D)  sphinoid. 
E)  axis.

Question 19

What type of cartilage is found at the ends of the long bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic cartilage 
B)  fibrocartilage 
C)  hyaline cartilage 
D)  spongy 
E)  compact 
A)  elastic cartilage 
B)  fibrocartilage 
C)  hyaline cartilage 
D)  spongy 
E)  compact

Question 20

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Skeletal System

Due to the compression of her intervertebral disks,Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together.How does this affect Carla?

Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

When you kick your foot out in front of you,what type of movement are you using?

Which bone(s)is (are)part of the pectoral girdle?

Which bone in the body does not articulate with any other bone?

How are the bones of the cranium named?

All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

What holds the patella in place?

The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

The medullary cavity is within the diaphysis of a long bone.

Which of the following is not a type of joint?

Daniel has a very large deltoid tuberosity.This is probably because Daniel

Exercise stimulates the activity of osteoclasts instead of osteoblasts.

A ligament connects

List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

A simple break of the tibia is when the bone pierces the skin.

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? Why?

The name of the "tailbone" is the

What type of cartilage is found at the ends of the long bones?

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

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