Lesson 6 - Skeletal System

The spinous process is labeled as # ___ in above diagram of a vertebra. Select one: A. 2 B. 3 C. 6 D. 1

1

Which of the following statements is incorrect? Select one: A. A comminuted fracture is one in which the bone breaks or splinters into many small pieces. B. A greenstick fracture occurs in children because their bones are softer. C. A Colles' fracture is also known as a broken hip. D. When the broken bones penetrate the skin, the fracture is called an open or compound fracture.

A Colles' fracture is also known as a broken hip.

Which of the following is not a function of bones? Select one: A. Mineral storage B. Protection of the brain, spinal cord, and internal organs C. Fat storage in the yellow bone marrow D. Blood cell storage in the red bone marrow

Blood cell storage in the red bone marrow

The combining form "chondr(o)" relates to which of the following structures? Select one: A. Bone B. Cartilage C. Ligament D. Joint

Cartilage

Which bone is the longest and strongest bone of the human body? Select one: A. Humerus B. Femur C. Fibula D. Tibia

Femur

Which joint is the largest and most complex joint of our body? Select one: A. Knee joint B. Hip joint C. Elbow joint D. Shoulder joint

Knee joint

Which bone disorder is mainly found in older women? Select one: A. Osteosarcoma B. Osteoarthritis C. Osteoporosis D. Osteomyelitis

Osteoporosis

Which bone is labeled #5 in this diagram? Select one: A. Clavicle B. Humerus C. Sternum D. Scapula

Scapula

Which of the following is not a part of the axial skeleton? Select one: A. Rib cage B. Vertebral column C. Skull D. Shoulder girdle

Shoulder girdle

A rotator cuff injury would affect which of the following joints? Select one: A. Wrist joint B. Shoulder joint C. Elbow joint D. Hip joint

Shoulder joint

Which of the following statements about the thoracic cage is incorrect? Select one: A. The sternum or breastbone looks a bit like a Roman sword. B. The last 2 pairs of ribs have no connection whatsoever with the sternum and thus are called floating ribs. C. The sternal angle is an important anatomical landmark for finding the floating ribs. D. The first 7 pairs of ribs are true ribs that attach directly to the sternum via individual cartilages

The sternal angle is an important anatomical landmark for finding the floating ribs.

The shaft of a long bone is also known as ___. Select one: A. epiphysis B. medullary cavity C. periosteum D. diaphysis

diaphysis

The swelling and inflammation of the joint at the base of the big toe in below image is typical for ____. Select one: A. rheumatoid arthritis B. gout C. bursitis D. tendinitis

gout

The patient in this diagram suffers from ____. Select one: A. swayback B. roundback C. scoliosis D. saddle back

scoliosis

The kneecap (or patella) is a typical example of a _____ bone. Select one: A. sesamoid B. long C. complex D. short

sesamoid