Question 1

Damage to what part of a bone can cause it to prematurely stop elongating?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphysis 
B)  shaft 
C)  medullary cavity 
D)  epiphyseal plate 
A)  diaphysis 
B)  shaft 
C)  medullary cavity 
D)  epiphyseal plate C

Question 2

The parietal bones and frontal bone join at which suture?

Accepted Answer

A)  squamous suture 
B)  lambdoid suture 
C)  sagittal suture 
D)  coronal suture 
A)  squamous suture 
B)  lambdoid suture 
C)  sagittal suture 
D)  coronal suture D

Question 3

A hip bone includes a (an)_______

Accepted Answer

A)  ilium. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  pubis. 
D)  acetabulum. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  ilium. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  pubis. 
D)  acetabulum. 
E)  all of these. E

Question 4

The xiphoid process is part of the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The xiphoid process is part of the...

Question 5

Osteoclasts are large cells that cause the breakdown of osseous tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How many carpal bones are contained in each upper limb?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  6 
C)  7 
D)  8 
A)  5 
B)  6 
C)  7 
D)  8

Question 7

Which of the following can accumulate in bones and has the potential to be harmful?

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorus 
B)  magnesium 
C)  carbonate ions 
D)  strontium 
A)  phosphorus 
B)  magnesium 
C)  carbonate ions 
D)  strontium

Question 8

A meniscus functions to cushion articulating surfaces of bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The importance of fontanels in the infant's skull is to permit some movement of bones,thereby enabling the infant to pass more easily through the birth canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The femur _______

Accepted Answer

A)  is the longest bone in the body. 
B)  extends from the hip to the knee. 
C)  has a large rounded head. 
D)  articulates with the patella. 
E)  is all of these. 
A)  is the longest bone in the body. 
B)  extends from the hip to the knee. 
C)  has a large rounded head. 
D)  articulates with the patella. 
E)  is all of these.

Question 11

Which of the following bones is NOT included within the lower limb?

Accepted Answer

A)  ulna 
B)  femur 
C)  tibia 
D)  fibula 
E)  patella 
A)  ulna 
B)  femur 
C)  tibia 
D)  fibula 
E)  patella

Question 12

The joint created by the two pubic bones is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The joint created by the two pubic...

Question 13

The temporal bone and the parietal bone are joined by which suture?

Accepted Answer

A)  squamous suture 
B)  lambdoid suture 
C)  sagittal suture 
D)  coronal suture 
A)  squamous suture 
B)  lambdoid suture 
C)  sagittal suture 
D)  coronal suture

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a function of red marrow?

Accepted Answer

A)  store fat 
B)  formation of red blood cells 
C)  formation of white blood cells 
D)  formation of platelets 
A)  store fat 
B)  formation of red blood cells 
C)  formation of white blood cells 
D)  formation of platelets

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a step in the formation of endochondral bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyaline cartilage develops into the shape of the future bone. 
B)  Periosteum forms from connective tissue on the outside of the developing bone. 
C)  Hyaline cartilage changes to adipose tissue. 
D)  Osteoblasts deposit osseous tissue in place of disintegrating cartilage. 
E)  Osteoblasts deposit compact bone beneath the periosteum. 
A)  Hyaline cartilage develops into the shape of the future bone. 
B)  Periosteum forms from connective tissue on the outside of the developing bone. 
C)  Hyaline cartilage changes to adipose tissue. 
D)  Osteoblasts deposit osseous tissue in place of disintegrating cartilage. 
E)  Osteoblasts deposit compact bone beneath the periosteum.

Question 16

When the upper limb straightens at the elbow,the elbow joint represents which part of the lever?

Accepted Answer

A)  rod 
B)  fulcrum 
C)  force 
D)  resistance 
A)  rod 
B)  fulcrum 
C)  force 
D)  resistance

Question 17

The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that _______

Accepted Answer

A)  the bone is broken. 
B)  the bone is dead. 
C)  the bone is increasing in diameter. 
D)  the bone is lengthening. 
E)  the bone is no longer lengthening. 
A)  the bone is broken. 
B)  the bone is dead. 
C)  the bone is increasing in diameter. 
D)  the bone is lengthening. 
E)  the bone is no longer lengthening.

Question 18

The cells responsible for removing excess bone tissue after the fracture repair process are _______

Accepted Answer

A)  fibroblasts. 
B)  chondrocytes. 
C)  osteoblasts. 
D)  osteoclasts. 
E)  osteocytes. 
A)  fibroblasts. 
B)  chondrocytes. 
C)  osteoblasts. 
D)  osteoclasts. 
E)  osteocytes.

Question 19

Ribs that have no ventral articulation are _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  true ribs 
B)  false ribs 
C)  floating ribs 
A)  true ribs 
B)  false ribs 
C)  floating ribs

Question 20

The joints between the vertebrae of the backbone are best described as _______

Accepted Answer

A)  immovable. 
B)  slightly movable. 
C)  freely movable. 
D)  synovial. 
E)  fibrous. 
A)  immovable. 
B)  slightly movable. 
C)  freely movable. 
D)  synovial. 
E)  fibrous.

Damage to what part of a bone can cause it to prematurely stop elongating?

The parietal bones and frontal bone join at which suture?

A hip bone includes a (an)_______

The xiphoid process is part of the ________.

Osteoclasts are large cells that cause the breakdown of osseous tissue.

How many carpal bones are contained in each upper limb?

Which of the following can accumulate in bones and has the potential to be harmful?

A meniscus functions to cushion articulating surfaces of bones.

The importance of fontanels in the infant's skull is to permit some movement of bones,thereby enabling the infant to pass more easily through the birth canal.

The femur _______

Which of the following bones is NOT included within the lower limb?

The joint created by the two pubic bones is the __________.

The temporal bone and the parietal bone are joined by which suture?

Which of the following is NOT a function of red marrow?

Which of the following is NOT a step in the formation of endochondral bone?

When the upper limb straightens at the elbow,the elbow joint represents which part of the lever?

The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that _______

The cells responsible for removing excess bone tissue after the fracture repair process are _______

Ribs that have no ventral articulation are _______.

The joints between the vertebrae of the backbone are best described as _______

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Exam 7: Skeletal System

Damage to what part of a bone can cause it to prematurely stop elongating?

The parietal bones and frontal bone join at which suture?

A hip bone includes a (an)_______

The xiphoid process is part of the ________.

Osteoclasts are large cells that cause the breakdown of osseous tissue.

How many carpal bones are contained in each upper limb?

Which of the following can accumulate in bones and has the potential to be harmful?

A meniscus functions to cushion articulating surfaces of bones.

The importance of fontanels in the infant's skull is to permit some movement of bones,thereby enabling the infant to pass more easily through the birth canal.

The femur _______

Which of the following bones is NOT included within the lower limb?

The joint created by the two pubic bones is the __________.

The temporal bone and the parietal bone are joined by which suture?

Which of the following is NOT a function of red marrow?

Which of the following is NOT a step in the formation of endochondral bone?

When the upper limb straightens at the elbow,the elbow joint represents which part of the lever?

The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that _______

The cells responsible for removing excess bone tissue after the fracture repair process are _______

Ribs that have no ventral articulation are _______.

The joints between the vertebrae of the backbone are best described as _______

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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