Deck 2: Skeletal System

Question 1

The structure of the bone where growth occurs is the

A) diaphysis.
B) medullary canal.
C) endosteum.
D) epiphyseal plate.

Answer 1

epiphyseal plate.

Question 2

The membrane that surrounds the bone and contains nerves and blood vessels is the

A) epiphysis.
B) periosteum.
C) medullary canal.
D) metaphysis.

Answer 2

periosteum.

Question 3

A bone marking that consists of a sharp ridge or border is called a

A) foramen.
B) crest.
C) head.
D) fossa.

Answer 3

crest.

Question 4

The scapula is an example of which type of bone?

A) Short
B) Flat
C) Irregular
D) Sesamoid

Question 5

A bone marking that consists of a hollow or depression is called a

A) foramen.
B) crest.
C) head.
D) fossa.

Question 6

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

A) Gives shape and support
B) Protects vital organs
C) Manufactures blood cells
D) All of the above

Question 7

A bone marking that consists of a hole through which vessels,nerves,and ligaments pass is called a

A) foramen.
B) crest.
C) head.
D) fossa.

Question 8

Which type of bone makes up the dense,hard outer shell?

A) Compact bone
B) Cancellous bone
C) Marrow
D) Periosteum

Question 9

The type of bone that makes up most of the appendicular skeleton is the

A) irregular bone.
B) flat bone.
C) long bone.
D) sesamoid bone.

Question 10

A skeletal pathology characterized by pain in the knee area due to issues with traction epiphysis is which of the following?

A) Osgood-Schlatter disease
B) Slipped femoral capital epiphysis
C) Osteoporosis
D) Osteomyelitis

Question 11

A bone marking that consists of a rounded anterior projection is called a

A) foramen.
B) crest.
C) head.
D) fossa.

Question 12

How many bones make up the human skeleton?

A) 80
B) 126
C) 206
D) 217