Question 1

Describe the steps involved in bone growth by endochondral ossification.

Accepted Answer

1. A cartilaginous model develops and be

Question 2

Which joint action allows for the body part to move towards the midline?

Accepted Answer

A)  adduction 
B)  abduction 
C)  flexion 
D)  pronation 
E)  eversion 
A)  adduction 
B)  abduction 
C)  flexion 
D)  pronation 
E)  eversion

Question 3

How long does the bony callus in a bone repair last?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 days 
B)  3-4 weeks 
C)  3-4 months 
D)  1-2 years 
E)  more than 10 years 
A)  1-2 days 
B)  3-4 weeks 
C)  3-4 months 
D)  1-2 years 
E)  more than 10 years

Question 4

Bone recycling allows the body to regulate what?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of sodium in the blood 
B)  the amount of calcium in the blood 
C)  the amount of sodium in the bone 
D)  the amount of vitamin C in the blood 
E)  the amount of vitamin D in the bone 
A)  the amount of sodium in the blood 
B)  the amount of calcium in the blood 
C)  the amount of sodium in the bone 
D)  the amount of vitamin C in the blood 
E)  the amount of vitamin D in the bone

Question 5

Bone cells are called ________ while cartilage cells are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocytes, osteoblasts 
B)  lacunae, osteocytes 
C)  chondrocytes, lacunae 
D)  osteoblasts, chondrocytes 
E)  osteocytes, chondrocytes 
A)  osteocytes, osteoblasts 
B)  lacunae, osteocytes 
C)  chondrocytes, lacunae 
D)  osteoblasts, chondrocytes 
E)  osteocytes, chondrocytes

Question 6

Which of the following is not associated with a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  bursae 
B)  menisci 
C)  ligaments 
D)  fibrocartilage 
E)  fibrous capsule 
A)  bursae 
B)  menisci 
C)  ligaments 
D)  fibrocartilage 
E)  fibrous capsule

Question 7

The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

A)  acetabulum 
B)  clavicle 
C)  acromion process 
D)  glenoid cavity 
E)  olecranon process 
A)  acetabulum 
B)  clavicle 
C)  acromion process 
D)  glenoid cavity 
E)  olecranon process

Question 8

Due to the compression of her intervertebral disks, Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together. How does this affect Carla?

Accepted Answer

A)  She will have limited movement in that area. 
B)  She will not be affected at all. 
C)  She will need assistance in walking. 
D)  She will be unable to stand upright. 
E)  She will be unable to lie flat on her back. 
A)  She will have limited movement in that area. 
B)  She will not be affected at all. 
C)  She will need assistance in walking. 
D)  She will be unable to stand upright. 
E)  She will be unable to lie flat on her back.

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The name of the "tailbone" is the

Accepted Answer

A)  lumbar. 
B)  sacrum. 
C)  coccyx. 
D)  sphinoid. 
E)  axis. 
A)  lumbar. 
B)  sacrum. 
C)  coccyx. 
D)  sphinoid. 
E)  axis.

Question 13

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

Question 14

Emma developed a rotator cuff injury. What part of her body is injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  neck 
B)  upper back 
C)  shoulder 
D)  lower back 
E)  lower arm 
A)  neck 
B)  upper back 
C)  shoulder 
D)  lower back 
E)  lower arm

Question 15

List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage is a firm but somewhat

Question 16

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

Question 17

All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What criterion is used to categorize the skeleton into axial and appendicular?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the bones are weight bearing or not 
B)  whether the bones lie on the midline or on a girdle 
C)  whether the bones are flat or long 
D)  whether the bones contain red bone marrow or yellow bone marrow 
E)  whether the bones articulate with the pelvis or not 
A)  whether the bones are weight bearing or not 
B)  whether the bones lie on the midline or on a girdle 
C)  whether the bones are flat or long 
D)  whether the bones contain red bone marrow or yellow bone marrow 
E)  whether the bones articulate with the pelvis or not

Question 19

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 20

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

Exam 12: Skeletal System

Describe the steps involved in bone growth by endochondral ossification.

Which joint action allows for the body part to move towards the midline?

How long does the bony callus in a bone repair last?

Bone recycling allows the body to regulate what?

Bone cells are called ________ while cartilage cells are called ________.

Which of the following is not associated with a synovial joint?

The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

Due to the compression of her intervertebral disks, Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together. How does this affect Carla?

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

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

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

The name of the "tailbone" is the

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

Emma developed a rotator cuff injury. What part of her body is injured?

List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

What criterion is used to categorize the skeleton into axial and appendicular?

What term is used to describe bone cells?

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

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