Question 1

Which of the following is not a type of joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   trochanter
B)   fibrous
C)   cartilaginous
D)   synovial
E)   sutureF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)   synovial
B)   sutures
C)   fibrous
D)   cartilaginous
E)   All of these are equally movable.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

What are the functions of the sinuses?

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A)   to drain fluid from the brain and to allow the brain to expand
B)   to give a resonant sound to the voice and to allow the brain to expand
C)   to lighten the skull and drain fluid from the brain
D)   to lighten the skull and give a resonant sound to the voice
E)   to allow the brain to expand and to lighten the skullF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The medullary cavity is within the diaphysis of a long bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What holds the patella in place?

Accepted Answer

A)   the lateral epicondyle
B)   the quadriceps tendon
C)   the medial condyle
D)   the lateral malleolus
E)   the greater trochanterF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Exercise stimulates the activity of osteoclasts instead of osteoblasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which function of the skeletal system requires the leg bones to be extremely strong?

Accepted Answer

A)   They support the entire body.
B)   They protect soft body parts.
C)   They produce blood cells.
D)   They store minerals and fat.
E)   They permit flexible body movement.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

A ligament connects

Accepted Answer

A)   cartilage to bone.
B)   muscle to bone.
C)   bone to bone.
D)   a cartilaginous joint.
E)   muscle to muscle.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)   clavicle
B)   radius
C)   ulna
D)   carpals
E)   manubriumF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

The head of the radius is located at the

Accepted Answer

A)   elbow.
B)   wrist.
C)   shoulder.
D)   sternum.
E)   knee.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

A synovial joint allows for flexion and extension, adduction and abduction, and inversion and eversion, but not rotation and circumduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 armF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

It is not possible to tell whether skeletal remains are male or female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Where, besides adipose tissue, is fat stored?

Accepted Answer

A)   matrix of bone
B)   yellow bone marrow
C)   red bone marrow
D)   periosteum
E)   articular cartilageF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Describe the steps involved in bone growth by endochondral ossification.

Accepted Answer

1. A cartilaginous model develops and be...

Question 16

When Phillip was little, he walked on the outside edge of his feet. This is what type of movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   rotation
B)   eversion
C)   inversion
D)   circumduction
E)   adduction and abductionF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

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 yearsF) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 18

As long as the growth plate remains, the limbs will keep increasing in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   adduction
B)   abduction
C)   flexion
D)   pronation
E)   eversionF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

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 boneF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Exam 11: Skeletal System

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle?

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Describe the steps involved in bone growth by endochondral ossification.

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The head of the radius is located at the

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Which of the following is not a type of joint?

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It is not possible to tell whether skeletal remains are male or female.

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A ligament connects

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Bone recycling allows the body to regulate what?

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

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Exercise stimulates the activity of osteoclasts instead of osteoblasts.

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Where, besides adipose tissue, is fat stored?

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Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

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When Phillip was little, he walked on the outside edge of his feet. This is what type of movement?

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

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As long as the growth plate remains, the limbs will keep increasing in length.

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Which function of the skeletal system requires the leg bones to be extremely strong?

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

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What holds the patella in place?

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The medullary cavity is within the diaphysis of a long bone.

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What are the functions of the sinuses?

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A synovial joint allows for flexion and extension, adduction and abduction, and inversion and eversion, but not rotation and circumduction.

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