Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the region of primary ossification of a bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoblasts are derived from the newly formed periosteum. 
B)  Bone formation spreads from the center to the ends of the bone. 
C)  As the cartilage models calcify, the chondrocytes die off. 
D)  The region of primary ossification is where osteoclasts are laid down on the outside of the bone. 
E)  A band of cartilage remains between the primary ossification center and each secondary center. 
A)  Osteoblasts are derived from the newly formed periosteum. 
B)  Bone formation spreads from the center to the ends of the bone. 
C)  As the cartilage models calcify, the chondrocytes die off. 
D)  The region of primary ossification is where osteoclasts are laid down on the outside of the bone. 
E)  A band of cartilage remains between the primary ossification center and each secondary center. D

Question 2

What two hormones are involved in regulating the blood calcium level?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcitonin and renin 
B)  renin and aldosterone 
C)  renin and PTH 
D)  aldosterone and PTH 
E)  PTH and calcitonin 
A)  calcitonin and renin 
B)  renin and aldosterone 
C)  renin and PTH 
D)  aldosterone and PTH 
E)  PTH and calcitonin E

Question 3

What is a canaliculus?

Accepted Answer

A)  the large cavity inside a long bone 
B)  a stress plate in spongy bone 
C)  a fibrous connective covering of bone 
D)  a small channel in the matrix of bone 
E)  a type of bone forming cell 
A)  the large cavity inside a long bone 
B)  a stress plate in spongy bone 
C)  a fibrous connective covering of bone 
D)  a small channel in the matrix of bone 
E)  a type of bone forming cell D

Question 4

How many bones are present in the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  four 
E)  five

Question 5

Arrange the steps of bone repair in order. 1. Remodeling; 2. Bony callus; 3. Hematoma; 4. Fibrocartilaginous callus

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,3,4 
B)  4,3,2,1 
C)  1,2,4,3 
D)  3,4,2,1 
E)  2,1,4,3 
A)  1,2,3,4 
B)  4,3,2,1 
C)  1,2,4,3 
D)  3,4,2,1 
E)  2,1,4,3

Question 6

When you kick your foot out in front of you, what type of movement are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  adduction and abduction 
B)  flexion and extension 
C)  rotation 
D)  eversion 
E)  inversion 
A)  adduction and abduction 
B)  flexion and extension 
C)  rotation 
D)  eversion 
E)  inversion

Question 7

Which bone in the body does not articulate with any other bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  scapula 
B)  maxilla 
C)  hyoid 
D)  coccyx 
E)  temporal 
A)  scapula 
B)  maxilla 
C)  hyoid 
D)  coccyx 
E)  temporal

Question 8

A simple break of the tibia is when the bone is broken clear through.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Daniel has a very large deltoid tuberosity. This is probably because Daniel

Accepted Answer

A)  is a pianist. 
B)  spends a lot of time playing video games. 
C)  lifts heavy weights with his arms. 
D)  plays basketball. 
E)  is a runner. 
A)  is a pianist. 
B)  spends a lot of time playing video games. 
C)  lifts heavy weights with his arms. 
D)  plays basketball. 
E)  is a runner.

Question 10

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  atlas, Greek mythology 
B)  atlas, it allows "yes" motion of the head 
C)  axis, Roman mythology 
D)  axis, it allows the "no" motion of the head 
E)  sphinoid, Egyptian sphinx mythology 
A)  atlas, Greek mythology 
B)  atlas, it allows "yes" motion of the head 
C)  axis, Roman mythology 
D)  axis, it allows the "no" motion of the head 
E)  sphinoid, Egyptian sphinx mythology

Question 11

Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

Accepted Answer

A)  the long bones of the leg 
B)  the long bones of the arms 
C)  the ribs 
D)  the fingers 
E)  the skull 
A)  the long bones of the leg 
B)  the long bones of the arms 
C)  the ribs 
D)  the fingers 
E)  the skull

Question 12

The thoracic vertebrae are associated with the ribs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 heal faster 
D)  Sean, knees can be immobilized easier than fingers 
E)  Jason, fingers require fewer nutrients to repair because they are small 
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 heal faster 
D)  Sean, knees can be immobilized easier than fingers 
E)  Jason, fingers require fewer nutrients to repair because they are small

Question 14

What of the following joints is a fibrous joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  sutures between cranial bones 
B)  ribs and sternum 
C)  intervertebral disks 
D)  elbow 
E)  knee 
A)  sutures between cranial bones 
B)  ribs and sternum 
C)  intervertebral disks 
D)  elbow 
E)  knee

Question 15

The epiglottis is a structure that needs to be strong but extremely flexible. What type of tissue makes up the epiglottis?

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic cartilage 
B)  fibrocartilage 
C)  hyaline cartilage 
D)  bone 
E)  muscle 
A)  elastic cartilage 
B)  fibrocartilage 
C)  hyaline cartilage 
D)  bone 
E)  muscle

Question 16

Jill broke her cheekbone in an ice skating accident. Which bone did she break?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal bone 
B)  mandible 
C)  maxilla 
D)  zygomatic bone 
E)  frontal bone 
A)  temporal bone 
B)  mandible 
C)  maxilla 
D)  zygomatic bone 
E)  frontal bone

Question 17

What term is used to describe bone cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocytes 
B)  chondrocytes 
C)  trabeculae 
D)  periosteum 
E)  epiphysis 
A)  osteocytes 
B)  chondrocytes 
C)  trabeculae 
D)  periosteum 
E)  epiphysis

Question 18

There are phalanges in both the lower limbs and upper limbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Only certain bones in the fetus produce blood cells, but all the bones in the adult produce blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

From the outside of a long bone inside, what is the first tissue encountered?

Accepted Answer

A)  compact bone 
B)  spongy bone 
C)  periosteum 
D)  medullary cavity 
E)  bone marrow 
A)  compact bone 
B)  spongy bone 
C)  periosteum 
D)  medullary cavity 
E)  bone marrow

Exam 11: Skeletal System

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the region of primary ossification of a bone?

What two hormones are involved in regulating the blood calcium level?

What is a canaliculus?

How many bones are present in the pelvic girdle?

Arrange the steps of bone repair in order. 1. Remodeling; 2. Bony callus; 3. Hematoma; 4. Fibrocartilaginous callus

When you kick your foot out in front of you, what type of movement are you using?

Which bone in the body does not articulate with any other bone?

A simple break of the tibia is when the bone is broken clear through.

Daniel has a very large deltoid tuberosity. This is probably because Daniel

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? Why?

Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

The thoracic vertebrae are associated with the ribs.

Jason broke his finger playing football, while Sean tore the cartilage in his knee playing basketball. Which one will heal faster and why?

What of the following joints is a fibrous joint?

The epiglottis is a structure that needs to be strong but extremely flexible. What type of tissue makes up the epiglottis?

Jill broke her cheekbone in an ice skating accident. Which bone did she break?

What term is used to describe bone cells?

There are phalanges in both the lower limbs and upper limbs.

Only certain bones in the fetus produce blood cells, but all the bones in the adult produce blood cells.

From the outside of a long bone inside, what is the first tissue encountered?

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