Question 1

What are the characteristics of cortical bone and where is it found?

Accepted Answer

Cortical bone is highly mineralized and dense, with low porosity. It is found in the shafts of long bones and in most short and irregular bones that are regularly subjected to compressive stresses.

Question 2

Which athletes seem particularly susceptible to the female athletic triad?

Accepted Answer

A)  sprinters 
B)  throwers 
C)  weightlifters 
D)  long-distance runners 
A)  sprinters 
B)  throwers 
C)  weightlifters 
D)  long-distance runners D

Question 3

Articular cartilage has __ distinct layers.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 C

Question 4

What is the purpose of the articular surface?

Accepted Answer

It greatly reduces f

Question 5

Explain "Wolfe's law" and its implications for training.

Accepted Answer

Densities, sizes, and shapes o

Question 6

What is the function of flat bones?

Accepted Answer

To protect vital org

Question 7

The sternum is classified as a ______ bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  long 
B)  short 
C)  cortical 
D)  flat 
A)  long 
B)  short 
C)  cortical 
D)  flat

Question 8

_______ is bone that is less mineralized, porous in nature, and therefore less dense.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______ is bone that is less mineralized,...

Question 9

What kind of spinal alignment abnormality can result in a head forward or "hunchback" posture?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoperosis 
B)  kyphosis 
C)  acoliosis 
D)  lordosis 
A)  osteoperosis 
B)  kyphosis 
C)  acoliosis 
D)  lordosis

Question 10

In remodeling, which cell type lays down new matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclasts 
B)  osteons 
C)  bone stem cells 
D)  osteoblasts 
A)  osteoclasts 
B)  osteons 
C)  bone stem cells 
D)  osteoblasts

Question 11

Chondrocytes deposit _________ in cortical bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium phosphate 
B)  calcium carbonate 
C)  collagen 
D)  erythropoietic stem cells 
A)  calcium phosphate 
B)  calcium carbonate 
C)  collagen 
D)  erythropoietic stem cells

Question 12

What types of loads will best stimulate bone development?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic weight-beari

Question 13

Both lordosis and kyphosis occur primarily in which plane?

Accepted Answer

A)  sagittal 
B)  frontal 
C)  transverse 
D)  diagonal 
A)  sagittal 
B)  frontal 
C)  transverse 
D)  diagonal

Question 14

What percentage of long bone growth is attributed to chondrocyte hypertrophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  60% to 72% 
B)  51% to 79% 
C)  44% to 59% 
D)  72% to 81% 
A)  60% to 72% 
B)  51% to 79% 
C)  44% to 59% 
D)  72% to 81%

Question 15

Bone density decreases with age beginning in which decade of life?

Accepted Answer

A)  second 
B)  third 
C)  fourth 
D)  fifth 
A)  second 
B)  third 
C)  fourth 
D)  fifth

Question 16

Which articulation is characterized by being immovable and bound tightly by fibrous tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  synarthrosis 
B)  amphiarthrosis 
C)  diarthrosis 
D)  hinge Joint 
A)  synarthrosis 
B)  amphiarthrosis 
C)  diarthrosis 
D)  hinge Joint

Question 17

Obese people induce more strain simply by equal daily activity as compared with their lighter peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The location of long-bone growth is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  intercalated disc 
B)  markation zone 
C)  epiphysis 
D)  trabecular line 
A)  intercalated disc 
B)  markation zone 
C)  epiphysis 
D)  trabecular line

Question 19

Which of these populations is not at a higher risk for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  postmenopausal women around age 50 
B)  men over age 50 
C)  men and women over age 70 
D)  young female athletes with eating disorders 
A)  postmenopausal women around age 50 
B)  men over age 50 
C)  men and women over age 70 
D)  young female athletes with eating disorders

Question 20

To achieve minimal essential strain (MES) in a young, active population, less rigorous exercise may be required to stimulate an increase in bone density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: The Skeletal System

What are the characteristics of cortical bone and where is it found?

Which athletes seem particularly susceptible to the female athletic triad?

Articular cartilage has __ distinct layers.

What is the purpose of the articular surface?

Explain "Wolfe's law" and its implications for training.

What is the function of flat bones?

The sternum is classified as a ______ bone.

_______ is bone that is less mineralized, porous in nature, and therefore less dense.

What kind of spinal alignment abnormality can result in a head forward or "hunchback" posture?

In remodeling, which cell type lays down new matrix?

Chondrocytes deposit _________ in cortical bone.

What types of loads will best stimulate bone development?

Both lordosis and kyphosis occur primarily in which plane?

What percentage of long bone growth is attributed to chondrocyte hypertrophy?

Bone density decreases with age beginning in which decade of life?

Which articulation is characterized by being immovable and bound tightly by fibrous tissue?

Obese people induce more strain simply by equal daily activity as compared with their lighter peers.

The location of long-bone growth is called the:

Which of these populations is not at a higher risk for osteoporosis?

To achieve minimal essential strain (MES) in a young, active population, less rigorous exercise may be required to stimulate an increase in bone density.

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