Question 1

The region of the long bone located between the epiphyses is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   diaphysis
B)   periosteum
C)   osteoblast
D)   articular cartilageE) A) and C)
F) B) and D) A

Question 2

The part of a vertebral bone that supports the body weight is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   body
B)   pedicle
C)   spinous process
D)   vertebral arch
E)   transverse processF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

In the humerus, the deltoid tuberosity is located on the diaphysis; the trochlea, capitulum, and the greater/lesser tubercles are parts of the epiphyses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

This type of vertebral bone articulates with a rib.

Accepted Answer

A)   Lumbar vertebrae
B)   Thoracic vertebrae
C)   Cervical vertebrae
D)   Sacral vertebrae
E)   Coccygeal vertebraeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

The vertebral column contains __________ lumbar vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The vertebral column contains __________ lumbar vertebrae....

Question 6

What does the presence of an epiphyseal plate indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   The bone is broken.
B)   The bone is dead.
C)   The bone is increasing in diameter.
D)   The bone is lengthening.
E)   The bone is decreasing in density.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is included in the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Coxal bone
B)   Sternum
C)   Sacrum
D)   Scapula
E)   CoccyxF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 8

What is the name given to bone that develops within sheetlike layers of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   Endochondral bone
B)   Intramembranous bone
C)   Cartilaginous bone
D)   Osteoclastic bone
E)   Appendicular boneF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)   There would be no effect, since the body is able to synthesize calcium.
B)   The bone matrix would be softer.
C)   The bone would be less flexible.
D)   The epiphyseal plates would ossify earlier in development.
E)   There would be increased formation of spongy bone.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

A martial artist receives a punch that causes the xiphoid process to break. This suggests that the punch hit the pectoral girdle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which tissue makes up the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fibrocartilage
B)   Elastic cartilage
C)   Hyaline cartilage
D)   Spongy bone
E)   Compact boneF) D) and E)
G) A) and B) A

Question 12

Synovial fluid moistens and lubricates the cartilaginous surfaces within a joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the function of collagen in bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)   To provide storage of calcium
B)   To provide flexibility
C)   To provide hardness
D)   To provide strengthE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Osteocytes and layers of extracellular matrix, which are concentrically clustered around a central canal, form a cylinder-shaped unit called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   an osteocyte
B)   an osteum
C)   an osteon
D)   a trabeculaE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is included in the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pectoral girdle
B)   Vertebral column
C)   Upper limbs
D)   Pelvic girdle
E)   Lower limbsF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

What type of joint is immovable?

Accepted Answer

A)   Suture
B)   Hinge joint
C)   Ball-and-socket joint
D)   Saddle joint
E)   Cartilaginous jointF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

How many tarsal bones are contained in each lower limb?

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   5
C)   6
D)   7
E)   8F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following bones is part of the coxal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ilium
B)   Sacrum
C)   Scaphoid
D)   Femur
E)   TalusF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Which bone contains the ear canal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Temporal bone
B)   Occipital bone
C)   Ethmoid bone
D)   Frontal bone
E)   Parietal boneF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is not a function of bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   To protect soft tissues
B)   To house blood-producing cells
C)   To provide communication from bone to muscle
D)   To store inorganic salts
E)   To provide points of attachment for musclesF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 7: Skeletal System

The region of the long bone located between the epiphyses is the __________.

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The part of a vertebral bone that supports the body weight is the __________.

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In the humerus, the deltoid tuberosity is located on the diaphysis; the trochlea, capitulum, and the greater/lesser tubercles are parts of the epiphyses.

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This type of vertebral bone articulates with a rib.

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The vertebral column contains __________ lumbar vertebrae.

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What does the presence of an epiphyseal plate indicate?

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Which of the following is included in the pectoral girdle?

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What is the name given to bone that develops within sheetlike layers of connective tissue?

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What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?

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A martial artist receives a punch that causes the xiphoid process to break. This suggests that the punch hit the pectoral girdle.

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Which tissue makes up the intervertebral discs?

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Synovial fluid moistens and lubricates the cartilaginous surfaces within a joint.

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What is the function of collagen in bone tissue?

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Osteocytes and layers of extracellular matrix, which are concentrically clustered around a central canal, form a cylinder-shaped unit called __________.

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Which of the following is included in the axial skeleton?

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What type of joint is immovable?

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How many tarsal bones are contained in each lower limb?

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Which of the following bones is part of the coxal bone?

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Which bone contains the ear canal?

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Which of the following is not a function of bone?

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