Question 1

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  clavicle
B)  radius
C)  ulna
D)  carpals
E)  manubriumF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

A synovial joint allows for flexion and extension,adduction and abduction,and inversion and eversion,but not rotation and circumduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When Phillip was little,he walked 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) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Describe the steps involved in bone growth by endochondral ossification.

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1.A cartilaginous model develops and bec...

Question 5

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 E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

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

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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) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the region of primary ossification of a bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoblasts are derived from the newly formed periosteum.
B)  Bone formation spreads from the center to the ends of the bone.
C)  As the cartilage models calcify,the chondrocytes die off.
D)  The region of primary ossification is where osteoclasts are laid down on the outside of the bone.
E)  A band of cartilage remains between the primary ossification center and each secondary center.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

Which type of joints tend to be slightly movable?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous
B)  cartilaginous
C)  synovial
D)  sutures
E)  none of these are slightly moveableF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 9

The thoracic vertebrae are associated with the ribs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 D)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 trochanterF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

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 mythologyF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 15

Which bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus
B)  pelvis
C)  tibia
D)  fibula
E)  femurF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

How are osteocytes and osteoblasts related?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteocytes become osteoblasts as the bone matures.
B)  Osteoblasts become osteocytes as the bone matures.
C)  Osteocytes and osteoblasts have the same function,but osteocytes work in the adult and osteoblasts work in the fetus.
D)  Osteocytes and osteoblasts work opposite each other.One builds up bone while the other absorbs it.
E)  Osteocytes are mature bone cells while osteoblasts are a form of bone cancer.F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Emma developed a rotator cuff injury.What part of her body is injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  neck
B)  upper back
C)  shoulder
D)  lower back
E)  lower armF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

How long does the bony callus in a bone repair last?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 days
B)  3-4 weeks
C)  3-4 months
D)  1-2 years
E)  more than 10 yearsF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

It is not possible to tell whether skeletal remains are male or female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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)  compactF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 12: Skeletal System

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle?

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

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A synovial joint allows for flexion and extension,adduction and abduction,and inversion and eversion,but not rotation and circumduction.

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

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

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How long does the bony callus in a bone repair last?

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The thoracic vertebrae are associated with the ribs.

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

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What holds the patella in place?

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Emma developed a rotator cuff injury.What part of her body is injured?

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Which type of joints tend to be slightly movable?

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Describe the steps involved in bone growth by endochondral ossification.

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It is not possible to tell whether skeletal remains are male or female.

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How are osteocytes and osteoblasts related?

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Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

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

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Which bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body?

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Which of the following statements is not true regarding the region of primary ossification of a bone?

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

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

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