Question 1

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 heals faster
D)   Sean, knees can be immobilized easier than fingers
E)   Jason, fingers require fewer nutrients to repair because they are smallF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 2

What term is used to describe bone cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   osteocytes
B)   chondrocytes
C)   trabeculae
D)   periosteum
E)   epiphysisF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

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) A) and E)

Question 4

A meniscus is made up of synovial fluid found within a joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The thoracic vertebrae are associated with the ribs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When you nod your head "yes," what type of movement are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)   flexion and extension
B)   adduction and abduction
C)   rotation
D)   circumduction
E)   inversionF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

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) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 12: Skeletal System

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

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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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What term is used to describe bone cells?

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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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When you nod your head "yes," what type of movement are you using?

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A meniscus is made up of synovial fluid found within a joint.

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Exam 12: Skeletal System

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

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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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What term is used to describe bone cells?

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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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When you nod your head "yes," what type of movement are you using?

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A meniscus is made up of synovial fluid found within a joint.

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