Question 1

The deep depression in the center of the sphenoid bone where the pituitary gland sits is called the ________.

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Question 2

The ________ skeleton has 126 bones, including the bones of the arms and legs, the pectoral girdle, and the pelvic girdle.

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Question 3

The red marrow in cancellous bone produces new blood cells in a process called ________.

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hematopoiesis

Question 4

The ear ________ are the smallest bones of the body and include the malleus, incus, and stapes.

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Question 5

The ____, or heel bone, is the largest tarsal bone.

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A)   calcaneus
B)   femur
C)   fibula
D)   ulna
E)   tibiaF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The ____ forms the lower sides of the skull.

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A)   parietal bone
B)   occipital bone
C)   temporal bone
D)   ethmoid bone
E)   frontal boneF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

The bones that form the palms of the hands are _______ bones.

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Question 8

The second cervical vertebra is called the ________.

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Question 9

The joints between the phalangeal bones are the proximal and distal ________ joints.

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Question 10

Which of the following describes fibrous joints?

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A)   They are freely moveable.
B)   They are slightly moveable.
C)   They are connected by short fibers.
D)   They are held together by a disc of cartilage.
E)   They are covered with hyaline cartilage.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

-The tip of the sternum (letter E) is the ________ process.

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-The tip of the sternum (letter...

Question 12

Several thin ________ bones fuse together to form the bridge of the nose.

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Question 13

What structures allow the infant's skull to be somewhat moldable to assist with delivery through the birth canal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyaline cartilage
B)   Ligaments
C)   Fontanels
D)   Sutures
E)   TendonsF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

The ________ cartilage covers the epiphyses of long bones and cushions the bones and absorbs stress during bone movements.

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articular

Question 15

The process of ossification in which bones start out as cartilage models is ________ ossification.

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Question 16

Spongy, or ________, bone has more spaces that are filled with red bone marrow than compact bone.

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Question 17

The bones of ________ joints are covered with hyaline cartilage and are held together by a fibrous joint capsule.

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Question 18

In adults, which of the following contains yellow marrow, which consists of mostly fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   Articular cartilage
B)   Medullary cavity
C)   Endosteum
D)   Periosteum
E)   EpiphysisF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following are bones of the wrist?

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A)   Clavicles
B)   Tarsals
C)   Carpals
D)   Phalanges
E)   MetacarpalsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E) C

Question 20

The ________ girdle attaches the legs to the axial skeleton.

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Exam 23: The Skeletal System

The deep depression in the center of the sphenoid bone where the pituitary gland sits is called the ________.

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The ________ skeleton has 126 bones, including the bones of the arms and legs, the pectoral girdle, and the pelvic girdle.

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The red marrow in cancellous bone produces new blood cells in a process called ________.

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The ear ________ are the smallest bones of the body and include the malleus, incus, and stapes.

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The ____, or heel bone, is the largest tarsal bone.

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The ____ forms the lower sides of the skull.

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The bones that form the palms of the hands are _______ bones.

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The second cervical vertebra is called the ________.

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The joints between the phalangeal bones are the proximal and distal ________ joints.

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Which of the following describes fibrous joints?

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-The tip of the sternum (letter E) is the ________ process.

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Several thin ________ bones fuse together to form the bridge of the nose.

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What structures allow the infant's skull to be somewhat moldable to assist with delivery through the birth canal?

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The ________ cartilage covers the epiphyses of long bones and cushions the bones and absorbs stress during bone movements.

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The process of ossification in which bones start out as cartilage models is ________ ossification.

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Spongy, or ________, bone has more spaces that are filled with red bone marrow than compact bone.

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The bones of ________ joints are covered with hyaline cartilage and are held together by a fibrous joint capsule.

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In adults, which of the following contains yellow marrow, which consists of mostly fat?

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Which of the following are bones of the wrist?

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The ________ girdle attaches the legs to the axial skeleton.

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