Question 1

The coxae

Accepted Answer

A)  are part of the pectoral girdle. 
B)  are formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and femur. 
C)  each have a large hole called the greater trochanter. 
D)  are joined together posteriorly by the pubic symphysis. 
E)  join the sacrum at the sacroiliac joint. 
A)  are part of the pectoral girdle. 
B)  are formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and femur. 
C)  each have a large hole called the greater trochanter. 
D)  are joined together posteriorly by the pubic symphysis. 
E)  join the sacrum at the sacroiliac joint.

Question 2

-The letter B represents the

Accepted Answer

A)  medial epicondyle. 
B)  greater tubercle. 
C)  olecranon fossa. 
D)  trochlea. 
E)  deltoid tuberosity. 
A)  medial epicondyle. 
B)  greater tubercle. 
C)  olecranon fossa. 
D)  trochlea. 
E)  deltoid tuberosity.

Question 3

Which two bones contribute to the nasal septum?

Accepted Answer

A)  vomer and maxilla 
B)  vomer and sphenoid 
C)  maxillary and palatine 
D)  vomer and ethmoid 
E)  ethmoid and sphenoid 
A)  vomer and maxilla 
B)  vomer and sphenoid 
C)  maxillary and palatine 
D)  vomer and ethmoid 
E)  ethmoid and sphenoid

Question 4

The ____________ is (are) the opening through which the optic nerve passes into the cranial vault.

Accepted Answer

A)  mandibular fossa 
B)  foramen magnum 
C)  nasolacrimal canal 
D)  optic foramen 
E)  orbital fissures 
A)  mandibular fossa 
B)  foramen magnum 
C)  nasolacrimal canal 
D)  optic foramen 
E)  orbital fissures

Question 5

A person who has had their thyroid removed may have low levels of __________ and thus _______ blood calcium levels without replacement treatment.

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormone; slightly higher 
B)  parathyroid hormone; slightly lower 
C)  calcitonin; slightly higher 
D)  calcitonin; slightly lower 
E)  melatonin; slightly higher 
A)  parathyroid hormone; slightly higher 
B)  parathyroid hormone; slightly lower 
C)  calcitonin; slightly higher 
D)  calcitonin; slightly lower 
E)  melatonin; slightly higher

Question 6

-The letter D on this figure is pointing to the

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphysis. 
B)  diaphysis. 
C)  periosteum. 
D)  endosteum. 
E)  medullary cavity. 
A)  epiphysis. 
B)  diaphysis. 
C)  periosteum. 
D)  endosteum. 
E)  medullary cavity.

Question 7

__________ is a unique movement that occurs at the thumb as it moves toward the little finger.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pronation 
B)  Eversion 
C)  Opposition 
D)  Circumduction 
E)  Excursion 
A)  Pronation 
B)  Eversion 
C)  Opposition 
D)  Circumduction 
E)  Excursion

Question 8

In adults, which of the following represents a set of fused bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  femur 
B)  temporal bone 
C)  radius 
D)  sacral bone 
E)  tibia 
A)  femur 
B)  temporal bone 
C)  radius 
D)  sacral bone 
E)  tibia

Question 9

During growth of a long bone, the site of growth in length is the

Accepted Answer

A)  medullary cavity. 
B)  marrow. 
C)  epiphyseal plate. 
D)  endosteum. 
E)  periosteum. 
A)  medullary cavity. 
B)  marrow. 
C)  epiphyseal plate. 
D)  endosteum. 
E)  periosteum.

Question 10

The extracellular matrix of bone

Accepted Answer

A)  contains collagen and minerals. 
B)  has a high proportion of calcium phosphate crystals (hydroxyapatite). 
C)  is entirely composed of proteoglycans. 
D)  contains collagen and minerals and has a high proportion of calcium phosphate crystals (hydroxyapatite) are correct. 
E)  has a high proportion of calcium phosphate crystals (hydroxyapatite) and is entirely composed of proteoglycans are correct. 
A)  contains collagen and minerals. 
B)  has a high proportion of calcium phosphate crystals (hydroxyapatite). 
C)  is entirely composed of proteoglycans. 
D)  contains collagen and minerals and has a high proportion of calcium phosphate crystals (hydroxyapatite) are correct. 
E)  has a high proportion of calcium phosphate crystals (hydroxyapatite) and is entirely composed of proteoglycans are correct.

Question 11

The palate

Accepted Answer

A)  separates the nasal cavity from the mouth. 
B)  consists of a hard palate and a soft palate. 
C)  is a point of attachment for tongue muscles. 
D)  is formed by the palatine and sphenoid bones. 
E)  both separates the nasal cavity from the mouth and consists of a hard palate and a soft palate. 
A)  separates the nasal cavity from the mouth. 
B)  consists of a hard palate and a soft palate. 
C)  is a point of attachment for tongue muscles. 
D)  is formed by the palatine and sphenoid bones. 
E)  both separates the nasal cavity from the mouth and consists of a hard palate and a soft palate.

Question 12

The anatomical term for a cavity found inside bone is

Accepted Answer

A)  canal or meatus. 
B)  fissure. 
C)  fossa. 
D)  sinus. 
E)  foramen. 
A)  canal or meatus. 
B)  fissure. 
C)  fossa. 
D)  sinus. 
E)  foramen.

Question 13

The locations where spinal nerves exit the vertebrae is (are) the

Accepted Answer

A)  articular facets. 
B)  vertebral canal. 
C)  vertebral body. 
D)  spinous process. 
E)  intervertebral foramina. 
A)  articular facets. 
B)  vertebral canal. 
C)  vertebral body. 
D)  spinous process. 
E)  intervertebral foramina.

Question 14

When bone growth (lengthening) stops,

Accepted Answer

A)  the cartilage of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone and is called the epiphyseal line. 
B)  the bone of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by cartilage and is called the articular cartilage. 
C)  the cartilage of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone and is called the periosteum. 
D)  the bone of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by cartilage and is called the endosteum. 
E)  the cartilage of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone and is called the lamellar line. 
A)  the cartilage of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone and is called the epiphyseal line. 
B)  the bone of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by cartilage and is called the articular cartilage. 
C)  the cartilage of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone and is called the periosteum. 
D)  the bone of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by cartilage and is called the endosteum. 
E)  the cartilage of each epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone and is called the lamellar line.

Question 15

The ribs and sternum are best classified as

Accepted Answer

A)  long bones. 
B)  short bones. 
C)  flat bones. 
D)  irregular bones. 
A)  long bones. 
B)  short bones. 
C)  flat bones. 
D)  irregular bones.

Question 16

All of the following occur during endochondral ossification EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chondrocytes in the cartilage model enlarge, then die. 
B)  The cartilage is calcified. 
C)  A medullary cavity is formed as the osteoblasts remove bone and calcified cartilage. 
D)  A primary ossification center forms in the center of the diaphysis as blood vessels and osteoblasts invade the calcified cartilage. 
E)  The presence of blood vessels in the outer surface of the future bone causes some of the unspecified connective tissue cells on the surface to become osteoblasts. 
A)  Chondrocytes in the cartilage model enlarge, then die. 
B)  The cartilage is calcified. 
C)  A medullary cavity is formed as the osteoblasts remove bone and calcified cartilage. 
D)  A primary ossification center forms in the center of the diaphysis as blood vessels and osteoblasts invade the calcified cartilage. 
E)  The presence of blood vessels in the outer surface of the future bone causes some of the unspecified connective tissue cells on the surface to become osteoblasts.

Question 17

The periosteum

Accepted Answer

A)  contains blood vessels and nerves. 
B)  contains osteoblasts. 
C)  is composed of dense connective tissue. 
D)  covers the outer surface of bones. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  contains blood vessels and nerves. 
B)  contains osteoblasts. 
C)  is composed of dense connective tissue. 
D)  covers the outer surface of bones. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 18

The bone disease osteoporosis is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased amount of mineral in the bone. 
B)  increased formation of pannus in synovial joints followed by inflammation. 
C)  overall decrease in the total amount of bone tissue. 
D)  too little activity in osteoblasts. 
E)  increased uric acid being deposited in joint capsules. 
A)  decreased amount of mineral in the bone. 
B)  increased formation of pannus in synovial joints followed by inflammation. 
C)  overall decrease in the total amount of bone tissue. 
D)  too little activity in osteoblasts. 
E)  increased uric acid being deposited in joint capsules.

Question 19

Which of these statements about synovial joints is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Articular cartilage covers articular surfaces of bones. 
B)  Synovial joints contain synovial fluid. 
C)  The synovial membrane may extend as a pocket or sac, called a bursa. 
D)  The joint cavity is enclosed by a joint capsule. 
E)  All of the statements are correct. 
A)  Articular cartilage covers articular surfaces of bones. 
B)  Synovial joints contain synovial fluid. 
C)  The synovial membrane may extend as a pocket or sac, called a bursa. 
D)  The joint cavity is enclosed by a joint capsule. 
E)  All of the statements are correct.

Question 20

The ____________ is (are) the opening that passes from the orbit to the nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)  mandibular fossa 
B)  foramen magnum 
C)  nasolacrimal canal 
D)  optic foramen 
E)  orbital fissures 
A)  mandibular fossa 
B)  foramen magnum 
C)  nasolacrimal canal 
D)  optic foramen 
E)  orbital fissures

The coxae

-The letter B represents the

Which two bones contribute to the nasal septum?

The ____________ is (are) the opening through which the optic nerve passes into the cranial vault.

A person who has had their thyroid removed may have low levels of ____ and thus _ blood calcium levels without replacement treatment.

-The letter D on this figure is pointing to the

__________ is a unique movement that occurs at the thumb as it moves toward the little finger.

In adults, which of the following represents a set of fused bones?

During growth of a long bone, the site of growth in length is the

The extracellular matrix of bone

The palate

The anatomical term for a cavity found inside bone is

The locations where spinal nerves exit the vertebrae is (are) the

When bone growth (lengthening) stops,

The ribs and sternum are best classified as

All of the following occur during endochondral ossification EXCEPT:

The periosteum

The bone disease osteoporosis is associated with

Which of these statements about synovial joints is correct?

The ____________ is (are) the opening that passes from the orbit to the nasal cavity.

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The coxae

-The letter B represents the

Which two bones contribute to the nasal septum?

The ____________ is (are) the opening through which the optic nerve passes into the cranial vault.

A person who has had their thyroid removed may have low levels of __________ and thus _______ blood calcium levels without replacement treatment.

-The letter D on this figure is pointing to the

__________ is a unique movement that occurs at the thumb as it moves toward the little finger.

In adults, which of the following represents a set of fused bones?

During growth of a long bone, the site of growth in length is the

The extracellular matrix of bone

The palate

The anatomical term for a cavity found inside bone is

The locations where spinal nerves exit the vertebrae is (are) the

When bone growth (lengthening) stops,

The ribs and sternum are best classified as

All of the following occur during endochondral ossification EXCEPT:

The periosteum

The bone disease osteoporosis is associated with

Which of these statements about synovial joints is correct?

The ____________ is (are) the opening that passes from the orbit to the nasal cavity.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Structures and Their Functions

Tissuesasis of Life

Integumentary System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

Urinary System and Fluid Balance

Reproductive System

Development, Heredity, and Aging

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A person who has had their thyroid removed may have low levels of ____ and thus _ blood calcium levels without replacement treatment.