Question 1

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 2

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

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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.F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

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 marrowF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   scapula
B)   maxilla
C)   hyoid
D)   coccyx
E)   temporalF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

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

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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 smallF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

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A)   the long bones of the leg
B)   the long bones of the arms
C)   the ribs
D)   the fingers
E)   the skullF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

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.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C) D

Question 9

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 cellF) C) and D)
G) A) and B) D

Question 10

The thoracic vertebrae are associated with the ribs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 boneF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

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 calcitoninF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) E

Question 13

How many bones are present in the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four
E)   fiveF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What term is used to describe bone cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   osteocytes
B)   chondrocytes
C)   trabeculae
D)   periosteum
E)   epiphysisF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

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 mythologyF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 17

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)   kneeF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

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)   muscleF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

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)   2,1,4,3F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Skeletal System

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

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

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

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

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

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Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

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

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

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What is a canaliculus?

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The thoracic vertebrae are associated with the ribs.

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

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

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How many bones are present in the pelvic girdle?

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

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What term is used to describe bone cells?

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

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What of the following joints is a fibrous joint?

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

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

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

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