Exam 3: General Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning Terminology

A serious fracture in which the broken bone or bones project through the skin is called a(n) _____ fracture.

Near the age of 21, full ossification occurs between the ends and the central shaft of long bones. The moderately visible area where the bones join is called the:

Bones provide which of the following? 1)Protection of internal organs 2)Production of red and white blood cells 3)Attachment for the skin and fat layers

A fracture that does not break through the skin is called a(n) _____ fracture.

Which specific type of joint allows multiaxial movement?

Which of the following positioning terms indicates that the patient is lying down and the central ray is horizontal?

Which of the following terms is plural?

Sesamoid bones are found: 1)behind the knee. 2)on the posterior elbow. 3)on the palmar aspect of the thumb.

Which bone classification is defined as those that develop in or near tendons?

The red marrow within bones produces _____ cells. 1)adipose 2)red blood 3)white blood

In which quadrant of the abdomen is the appendix usually located?

Which of the following is an x-ray "position"?

The term that refers to parts nearer the point of attachment, or origin, is:

The term that refers to parts farthest from the point of attachment, point of reference, or away from the center of the body is:

The jugular notch is located at the level of:

Tipping or slanting a body part slightly is termed:

Rotation of the arm toward the midline of the body from the anatomic position is termed:

Near the center of all long bones is a specific opening in the periosteum called the:

Which plane specifically divides the body into equal right and left halves?

Forced or excessive extension of a limb or part is termed: