Question 1

Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

Accepted Answer

A)   the long bones of the leg
B)   the long bones of the arms
C)   the ribs
D)   the fingers
E)   the skullF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Where,besides adipose tissue,is fat stored?

Accepted Answer

A)   matrix of bone
B)   yellow bone marrow
C)   red bone marrow
D)   periosteum
E)   articular cartilageF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Only certain bones in the fetus produce blood cells,but all the bones in the adult produce blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The epiglottis is a structure that needs to be strong but extremely flexible.What type of tissue makes up the epiglottis?

Accepted Answer

A)   elastic cartilage
B)   fibrocartilage
C)   hyaline cartilage
D)   bone
E)   muscleF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following bones is not part of the pectoral girdle and attached limbs?

Accepted Answer

A)   clavicle
B)   sternum
C)   scapula
D)   ulna
E)   humerusF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

When Phillip was little,he worked on the outside edge of his feet.This is what type of movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   rotation
B)   eversion
C)   inversion
D)   circumduction
E)   adduction and abductionF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Jason broke his finger playing football,while Sean tore the cartilage in his knee playing basketball.Which one will heal faster and why?

Accepted Answer

A)   Jason, bones have a blood supply and heal faster
B)   Jason, fingers bear less weight than knees do
C)   Sean, cartilage has a blood supply and heal faster
D)   Sean, knees can be immobilized easier than fingersE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

What two hormones are involved in regulating the blood calcium level?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcitonin and renin
B)   renin and aldosterone
C)   renin and PTH
D)   aldosterone and PTH
E)   PTH and calcitoninF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

As long as the growth plate remains,the limbs will keep increasing in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which part of a synovial joint is a fluid-filled sac?

Accepted Answer

A)   symphysis
B)   suture
C)   synovial membrane
D)   menisci
E)   bursaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

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 12

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)   inversionF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

When you hit your "funny bone",what are you hitting?

Accepted Answer

A)   olecranon process
B)   deltoid tuberosity
C)   acromion process
D)   head of ulna
E)   glenoid cavityF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Jill broke her cheekbone in an ice skating accident.Which bone did she break?

Accepted Answer

A)   temporal bone
B)   mandible
C)   maxilla
D)   zygomatic bone
E)   frontal boneF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Due to a back injury,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.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Jeremy had a simple break of his tibia because the bone was broken clear through.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What of the following joints is a fibrous joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   sutures between cranial bones
B)   ribs and sternum
C)   intervertebral disks
D)   elbow
E)   kneeF) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 18

In bone the cells are called _________________ and in cartilage they are called ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)   osteocytes, osteoblasts
B)   lacunae, osteocytes
C)   chondrocytes, lacunae
D)   osteoblasts, chondrocytes
E)   osteocytes, chondrocytesF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

The name of the "tailbone" is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)   clavicle
B)   hyoid
C)   temporal
D)   rib
E)   vertebraeF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Exam 11: Skeletal System

Which part of a synovial joint is a fluid-filled sac?

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When you hit your "funny bone",what are you hitting?

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Where,besides adipose tissue,is fat stored?

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Due to a back injury,Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together.How does this affect Carla?

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Jason broke his finger playing football,while Sean tore the cartilage in his knee playing basketball.Which one will heal faster and why?

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In bone the cells are called _________________ and in cartilage they are called ________________.

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What two hormones are involved in regulating the blood calcium level?

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As long as the growth plate remains,the limbs will keep increasing in length.

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Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

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

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Jeremy had a simple break of his tibia because the bone was broken clear through.

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When Phillip was little,he worked on the outside edge of his feet.This is what type of movement?

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The epiglottis is a structure that needs to be strong but extremely flexible.What type of tissue makes up the epiglottis?

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What of the following joints is a fibrous joint?

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

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Which of the following bones is not part of the pectoral girdle and attached limbs?

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The name of the "tailbone" is the

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Jill broke her cheekbone in an ice skating accident.Which bone did she break?

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Only certain bones in the fetus produce blood cells,but all the bones in the adult produce blood cells.

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Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

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In bone the cells are called _ and in cartilage they are called .

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