Question 1

The anatomical name for the collarbone is the ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   scapula
B)   carpus
C)   clavicle
D)   calcaneusE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A small knoblike feature on a bone is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   trochanter
B)   tuberosity
C)   fossa
D)   meatus
E)   foramenF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The zygomatic boneis an example of a (an)  __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   long bone
B)   short bone
C)   flat bone
D)   irregular bone
E)   sesamoid boneF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The joint created by the two pubic bones is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The joint created by the two pubic...

Question 5

Which of the following bones is NOT included within the lower limb?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ulna
B)   Femur
C)   Tibia
D)   Fibula
E)   PatellaF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is classified as a facial bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parietal bone
B)   Maxillary bone
C)   Sphenoid bone
D)   Temporal bone
E)   Ethmoid boneF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which bone forms the anterior portion of the skull above the eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parietal bone
B)   Occipital bone
C)   Temporal bone
D)   Frontal bone
E)   Sphenoid boneF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The temporal bone and the parietal bone are joined by which suture?

Accepted Answer

A)   Squamous suture
B)   Lambdoid suture
C)   Sagittal suture
D)   Coronal sutureE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

How many bones make up the human skull?

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   18
C)   22
D)   27
E)   34F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following can accumulate in bones and has the potential to be harmful?

Accepted Answer

A)   Phosphorus
B)   Magnesium
C)   Carbonate ions
D)   StrontiumE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The microscopic bony chambers that house mature bone cells are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lacunae
B)   central canals
C)   osteons
D)   perforating canals
E)   canaliculiF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The joints between the vertebrae of the backbone are best described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   immovable
B)   slightly movable
C)   freely movable
D)   synovial
E)   fibrousF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

A long bone grows in thickness as bone tissue is deposited beneath its ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A long bone grows in thickness as...

Question 14

The xiphoid process is part of the bone called the __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The xiphoid process is part of the...

Question 15

The __________ process forms the superior and lateral tip of the shoulder blade.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ process forms the superior and...

Question 16

Which of the following is a bone found in the upper limb?

Accepted Answer

A)   Metacarpal
B)   Talus
C)   Fibula
D)   Femur
E)   PatellaF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

What type of cell breaks down the calcified extracellular matrix in developing bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteoblasts
B)   Osteoclasts
C)   Osteocytes
D)   OsteophagesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

A young womanis in a car accident. When she regains consciousness, she notices a sharp pain in her left arm. Looking down, she sees a bone sticking out. This is a compound fracture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What statement describes the femur?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the shortest bone in the body.
B)   It extends from the hip to the knee.
C)   It has a laterally facing rounded head.
D)   It articulates with the fibula.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Consider the classifications of bone, and examples of each. Which classification comprises bones used primarily for movement rather than protection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Short bones
B)   Long bones
C)   Flat bones
D)   Irregular bonesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 7: Skeletal System

Which of the following bones is NOT included within the lower limb?

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The __________ process forms the superior and lateral tip of the shoulder blade.

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A small knoblike feature on a bone is called a __________.

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Which of the following can accumulate in bones and has the potential to be harmful?

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Which bone forms the anterior portion of the skull above the eyes?

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The zygomatic boneis an example of a (an) __________.

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What statement describes the femur?

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Which of the following is a bone found in the upper limb?

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The anatomical name for the collarbone is the ___________.

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A long bone grows in thickness as bone tissue is deposited beneath its ___________.

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A young womanis in a car accident. When she regains consciousness, she notices a sharp pain in her left arm. Looking down, she sees a bone sticking out. This is a compound fracture.

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The xiphoid process is part of the bone called the __________ .

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What type of cell breaks down the calcified extracellular matrix in developing bones?

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The temporal bone and the parietal bone are joined by which suture?

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The microscopic bony chambers that house mature bone cells are called __________.

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Consider the classifications of bone, and examples of each. Which classification comprises bones used primarily for movement rather than protection?

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Which of the following is classified as a facial bone?

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The joints between the vertebrae of the backbone are best described as __________.

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The joint created by the two pubic bones is the __________.

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How many bones make up the human skull?

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