Question 1

An incomplete bone break, known as a(n) ________ fracture, is commonly seen in children.

Accepted Answer

A)  spiral 
B)  greenstick 
C)  impacted 
D)  comminuted

Question 2

Match the following:
-Ragged bone break resulting from twisting forces

Accepted Answer

A) greenstick fracture 
B) depression fracture 
C) impacted fracture 
D) comminuted fracture 
E) spiral fracture

Question 3

Match the following:
-Fibula

Accepted Answer

A) appendicular skeleton 
B) axial skeleton

Question 4

Using Figure 5.1, identify the following:
-The area that contains glassy hyaline cartilage that provides a smooth slippery surface which decreases friction is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label D 
B)  Label H 
C)  Label E 
D)  Label B 
E)  Label A

Question 5

The bone cells that respond to parathyroid hormone (PTH) to destroy bone matrix and release calcium into the blood are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocytes 
B)  chondrocytes 
C)  erythrocytes 
D)  osteoclasts 
E)  osteoblasts

Question 6

The intervertebral discs that cushion the spine and absorb shock are composed of fibrocartilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is only found associated with a child's bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphysis 
B)  marrow cavity 
C)  epiphyseal plate 
D)  periosteum 
E)  articular cartilage

Question 8

There are four stages in the healing of a bone fracture. Which of the following best illustrates the sequence of these stages?
1) bony callus formation
2) bone remodeling
3) fibrocartilage callus formation
4) hematoma formation

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What type of bone cell is primarily active when bone growth occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocyte 
B)  erythrocyte 
C)  chondrocyte 
D)  osteoblast 
E)  osteoclast

Question 10

Explain how bones are remodeled in response to parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain how bones are remodeled in response...

Question 11

Small canals that connect osteocytes in their lacunae to the central canal are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  canaliculi 
B)  perforating (Volkmann's) canals 
C)  central (Haversian) canals 
D)  perforating (Sharpey's) fibers

Question 12

A newborn baby has an S-shaped spinal curvature known as a primary curvature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The sternum is the result of fusion of three bones called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ischium, ilium, coccyx 
B)  pubis, ischium, ilium 
C)  manubrium, body, xiphoid process 
D)  jugular notch, sternal angle, xiphisternal joint 
E)  True ribs, manubrium, xiphoid process

Question 14

Using Figure 5.2, identify the following:
-The radius bone is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label T 
B)  Label R 
C)  Label F 
D)  Label S 
E)  Label Q

Question 15

If 6-year-old Sarah fell and broke her femur, damaging the proximal epiphyseal plate, what might she expect as she grows older? What is an epiphyseal plate and why is it significant to this situation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If 6-year-old Sarah fell and broke her...

Question 16

Match the following:
-Knuckle joints

Accepted Answer

A) ball-and-socket joint 
B) pivot joint 
C) plane joint 
D) hinge joint 
E) condylar joint

Question 17

Where does hematopoiesis occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  marrow cavity 
B)  epiphyseal plate 
C)  articular cartilage 
D)  periosteum 
E)  endosteum

Question 18

Using Figure 5.2, identify the following:
-The fibula is indicated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label Q 
B)  Label X 
C)  Label R 
D)  Label T 
E)  Label W

Question 19

Using Figure 5.1, identify the following:
-The proximal epiphysis is represented by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Label H 
B)  Label C 
C)  Label A 
D)  Label B 
E)  Label F

Question 20

The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the only bone of the body that does not directly articulate with any other bone 
B)  is an irregular bone 
C)  belongs to both the axial and appendicular skeletons 
D)  has no specific function 
E)  largely consists of cartilage

Exam 5: The Skeletal System

An incomplete bone break, known as a(n) ________ fracture, is commonly seen in children.

Match the following: -Ragged bone break resulting from twisting forces

Match the following: -Fibula

Using Figure 5.1, identify the following: -The area that contains glassy hyaline cartilage that provides a smooth slippery surface which decreases friction is indicated by ________.

The bone cells that respond to parathyroid hormone (PTH) to destroy bone matrix and release calcium into the blood are called ________.

The intervertebral discs that cushion the spine and absorb shock are composed of fibrocartilage.

Which of the following is only found associated with a child's bone?

There are four stages in the healing of a bone fracture. Which of the following best illustrates the sequence of these stages? 1) bony callus formation 2) bone remodeling 3) fibrocartilage callus formation 4) hematoma formation

What type of bone cell is primarily active when bone growth occurs?

Explain how bones are remodeled in response to parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Small canals that connect osteocytes in their lacunae to the central canal are known as ________.

A newborn baby has an S-shaped spinal curvature known as a primary curvature.

The sternum is the result of fusion of three bones called the ________.

Using Figure 5.2, identify the following: -The radius bone is indicated by ________.

If 6-year-old Sarah fell and broke her femur, damaging the proximal epiphyseal plate, what might she expect as she grows older? What is an epiphyseal plate and why is it significant to this situation?

Match the following: -Knuckle joints

Where does hematopoiesis occur?

Using Figure 5.2, identify the following: -The fibula is indicated by ________.

Using Figure 5.1, identify the following: -The proximal epiphysis is represented by ________.

The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.