Question 1

The end of a long bone is the

Accepted Answer

A) diaphysis. 
B) periosteum. 
C) osteon. 
D) epiphysis. 
A) diaphysis. 
B) periosteum. 
C) osteon. 
D) epiphysis.

Question 2

During endochondral ossification

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A) hyaline cartilage changes to adipose tissue. 
B) osteoblasts break down bone. 
C) hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone. 
D) simple fractures are more common. 
A) hyaline cartilage changes to adipose tissue. 
B) osteoblasts break down bone. 
C) hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone. 
D) simple fractures are more common.

Question 3

The bony pelvis consists of

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A) the two coxal bones. 
B) the two coxal bones and the pubic symphysis. 
C) the two coxal bones,the sacrum,and the coccyx. 
A) the two coxal bones. 
B) the two coxal bones and the pubic symphysis. 
C) the two coxal bones,the sacrum,and the coccyx.

Question 4

What type of synovial joint movement will decrease the angle between bones?

Accepted Answer

A) Adduction 
B) Flexion 
C) Extension 
D) Supination 
A) Adduction 
B) Flexion 
C) Extension 
D) Supination

Question 5

Which forearm bone is on the thumb side when in anatomical position?

Accepted Answer

A) Radius 
B) Ulna 
C) Carpal 
D) Humerus 
A) Radius 
B) Ulna 
C) Carpal 
D) Humerus

Question 6

During intramembranous ossification

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A) bone develops between sheets of fibrous connective tissue. 
B) hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone. 
C) osteoclasts break down bone. 
D) new bone is added on top of existing bone. 
A) bone develops between sheets of fibrous connective tissue. 
B) hyaline cartilage is replaced by bone. 
C) osteoclasts break down bone. 
D) new bone is added on top of existing bone.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a bone marking for articulation?

Accepted Answer

A) Meatus 
B) Process 
C) Suture 
D) Condyle 
A) Meatus 
B) Process 
C) Suture 
D) Condyle

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT aid in the protection of a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Ligaments 
B) Articular cartilage on bone surfaces 
C) Menisci in the knee 
D) Bursae 
A) Ligaments 
B) Articular cartilage on bone surfaces 
C) Menisci in the knee 
D) Bursae

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

A) Glenoid cavity 
B) Acromion process 
C) Greater tubercle 
D) Coracoid process 
A) Glenoid cavity 
B) Acromion process 
C) Greater tubercle 
D) Coracoid process

Question 10

What is the name of the hyaline cartilage that covers the epiphyses of long bones?

Accepted Answer

A) Articular cartilage 
B) Fibrocartilage 
C) Periosteum 
D) Lamella 
A) Articular cartilage 
B) Fibrocartilage 
C) Periosteum 
D) Lamella

Question 11

The ______ suture is found between the parietal bones and the frontal bone.

Accepted Answer

A) coronal 
B) squamosal 
C) lambdoidal 
D) sagittal 
A) coronal 
B) squamosal 
C) lambdoidal 
D) sagittal

Question 12

Degenerative changes in joints can be slowed or stopped by

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A) regular weight-bearing exercise. 
B) resting the joints. 
C) nonweight-bearing exercise. 
D) None apply. 
A) regular weight-bearing exercise. 
B) resting the joints. 
C) nonweight-bearing exercise. 
D) None apply.

Question 13

Which of the following pairings of vertebra and their number is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Cervical - five 
B) Thoracic - seven 
C) Lumbar - five 
D) Sacrum - three 
A) Cervical - five 
B) Thoracic - seven 
C) Lumbar - five 
D) Sacrum - three

Question 14

The pectoral girdle is made up of

Accepted Answer

A) the clavicles,scapulae,and ribcage. 
B) the scapulae. 
C) the clavicles,scapulae,and humerus. 
D) the clavicles and the scapulae. 
A) the clavicles,scapulae,and ribcage. 
B) the scapulae. 
C) the clavicles,scapulae,and humerus. 
D) the clavicles and the scapulae.

Question 15

Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) Metacarpals 
B) Skull 
C) Femur 
D) Scapula 
A) Metacarpals 
B) Skull 
C) Femur 
D) Scapula

Question 16

What is osteoporosis?

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A) The structural unit of compact bone 
B) A membrane that covers bones 
C) A bone disease most common in the elderly 
D) A childhood bone disease caused by lack of calcium or vitamin D 
E) A disease of aging that mainly affects joints 
A) The structural unit of compact bone 
B) A membrane that covers bones 
C) A bone disease most common in the elderly 
D) A childhood bone disease caused by lack of calcium or vitamin D 
E) A disease of aging that mainly affects joints

Question 17

What structures allow osteocytes to access nutrients and oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A) Trabeculae 
B) Lamella 
C) Canaliculi 
D) Articular cartilage 
A) Trabeculae 
B) Lamella 
C) Canaliculi 
D) Articular cartilage

Question 18

The pubic symphysis is found between

Accepted Answer

A) the bodies of vertebrae. 
B) coxal bones. 
C) the ribs and sternum. 
D) the radius and ulna. 
A) the bodies of vertebrae. 
B) coxal bones. 
C) the ribs and sternum. 
D) the radius and ulna.

Question 19

The medullary cavity contains

Accepted Answer

A) yellow marrow. 
B) spongy bone. 
C) the periosteum. 
D) red marrow. 
A) yellow marrow. 
B) spongy bone. 
C) the periosteum. 
D) red marrow.

Question 20

Children and adults require about the same amount of daily calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The end of a long bone is the

During endochondral ossification

The bony pelvis consists of

What type of synovial joint movement will decrease the angle between bones?

Which forearm bone is on the thumb side when in anatomical position?

During intramembranous ossification

Which of the following is NOT a bone marking for articulation?

Which of the following does NOT aid in the protection of a synovial joint?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the scapula?

What is the name of the hyaline cartilage that covers the epiphyses of long bones?

The ______ suture is found between the parietal bones and the frontal bone.

Degenerative changes in joints can be slowed or stopped by

Which of the following pairings of vertebra and their number is correct?

The pectoral girdle is made up of

Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?

What is osteoporosis?

What structures allow osteocytes to access nutrients and oxygen?

The pubic symphysis is found between

The medullary cavity contains

Children and adults require about the same amount of daily calcium.

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Exam 6: The Skeletal System

The end of a long bone is the

During endochondral ossification

The bony pelvis consists of

What type of synovial joint movement will decrease the angle between bones?

Which forearm bone is on the thumb side when in anatomical position?

During intramembranous ossification

Which of the following is NOT a bone marking for articulation?

Which of the following does NOT aid in the protection of a synovial joint?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the scapula?

What is the name of the hyaline cartilage that covers the epiphyses of long bones?

The ______ suture is found between the parietal bones and the frontal bone.

Degenerative changes in joints can be slowed or stopped by

Which of the following pairings of vertebra and their number is correct?

The pectoral girdle is made up of

Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?

What is osteoporosis?

What structures allow osteocytes to access nutrients and oxygen?

The pubic symphysis is found between

The medullary cavity contains

Children and adults require about the same amount of daily calcium.

Organization of the Body

Chemistry of Life

Cell Structure and Function

Body Tissues and Membranes

The Integumentary System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Sensory System

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System and Excretion

The Reproductive System

Human Development and Birth

Human Genetics

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