A & P HW 4: QUIZ 2
Which of the following is not a feature of compact bone? 1. Lacunae 2. Lamellae 3. Trabeculae 4. Haversian canal
3. Trabeculae
All of the following bones are flat bones except which one? 1. Sternum 2. Cranial bones of the skull 3. Vertebra 4. Ribs
3. Vertebra
How many thoracic vertebrae are in the spinal column? 1. 2 2. 5 3. 7 4. 12
4. 12
How many lumbar vertebrae are in the spinal column? 1. 12 2. 2 3. 7 4. 5
4. 5
How many cervical vertebrae are in the spinal column? 1. 12 2. 2 3. 5 4. 7
4. 7
All of the following are functions of the sternum except which one? 1. Attachment point for pectoral girdle 2. A protective plate for the heart 3. Attachment site for ribs 4. A protective plate for the lungs
4. A protective plate for the lungs
What type of vertebrae are the axis and the atlas? 1. Thoracic 2. Lumbar 3. Sacral 4. Cervical
4. Cervical
All of the following are functions of the skeletal system except which one? 1. Protection 2. Electrolyte balance 3. Communication 4. Movement
3. Communication
What allows the ribs to attach to the thoracic vertebrae? 1. Odontoid process 2. Xyphoid process 3. Costal facets 4. Dens
3. Costal facets
What is the function of hydroxyapatite in bone? 1. Make the matrix flexible. 2. Soften the matrix. 3. Harden the matrix. 4. Hydroxyapatite has no function in bone tissue.
3. Harden the matrix.
What type of cartilage covers the ends of long bones? 1. Fibroelastic cartilage 2. Elastic cartilage 3. Hyaline cartilage 4. Fibrocartilage
3. Hyaline cartilage
Which of the following bones are located in the hand? 1. Calcaneus 2. Metatarsals 3. Metacarpals 4. Tarsals
3. Metacarpals
What is the most common abnormal curvature of the spine? 1. Swayback 2. Lordosis 3. Scoliosis 4. Kyphosis
3. Scoliosis
Which type of vertebrae has costal facets? 1. Cervical 2. Lumbar 3. Sacral 4. Thoracic
4. Thoracic
Which gland secrets calcitonin? 1. Parathyroid 2. Ovaries 3. Testes 4. Thyroid gland
4. Thyroid gland
What is the proximal long bone of the leg? 1. Femur 2. Fibula 3. Tibia 4. Ilium
1. Femur
Which of the following bones is not a facial bone? 1. Frontal 2. Zygomatic 3. Nasal 4. Lacrimal
1. Frontal
What type of bone is a vertebra? 1. Short bone 2. Irregular bone 3. Flat bone 4. Sesamoid bone
2. Irregular bone
Which of the following is the function of calcitonin? 1. Causes osteoblasts to deposit bone, reducing blood calcium levels 2. Causes the small intestines to absorb calcium in order to increase blood calcium levels 3. Causes osteoclasts to reabsorb bone therefore increasing blood calcium levels 4. Causes the kidney to reabsorb calcium in order to maintain blood calcium levels
1. Causes osteoblasts to deposit bone, reducing blood calcium levels
Starting at the superior end of the spinal column, name the type of vertebrae in order. 1. Cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx 2. Thoracic, cervical, lumbar 3. Cervical, thoracic, lumbar 4. Cervical, lumbar, thoracic
1. Cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx
What is the relationship between bone deposition and bone reabsorption in people 45 and older? 1. Deposition < Reabsorption 2. Deposition > Reabsorption 3. There is no relationship between deposition and reabsorption. 4. Deposition = Reabsorption
1. Deposition < Reabsorption
What type of cartilage is found in the pinna of the ear and in the epiglottis of the throat? 1. Elastic cartilage 2. Fibrocartilage 3. Fibroelastic cartilage 4. Hyaline cartilage
1. Elastic cartilage
Which statement correctly describes kyphosis? 1. Exaggerated abnormal curvature of the thoracic vertebrae 2. Lateral curvature of the spine 3. Swayback 4. Exaggerated curvature of the lumbar vertebrae
1. Exaggerated abnormal curvature of the thoracic vertebrae
What type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral disks? 1. Fibrocartilage 2. Hyaline cartilage 3. Elastic cartilage 4. Fibroelastic cartilage
1. Fibrocartilage
All of the following are functions of the mucous membrane lining of the sinuses except which one? 1. Fill the sinus with air 2. Warm the air 3. Give resonance to voice 4. Moisten the air
1. Fill the sinus with air
What is the name of the large opening in the occipital bone that allows the spinal cord to exit the cranial cavity? 1. Foramen magnum 2. Occipital foramen 3. Magnum foramen 4. Foramen occipital
1. Foramen magnum
Osteoblasts perform all of the following functions except which one? 1. Osteoblasts break down bone when necessary. 2. Osteoblasts build bone by forming a soft matrix of protein and carbohydrates with collagen molecules. 3. Osteoblasts build bone tissue. 4. Osteoblasts allow hard minerals to be deposited in the matrix.
1. Osteoblasts break down bone when necessary.
The right and left pelvic girdle along with the sacrum and coccyx form the what? 1. Pelvis 2. Pubic symphysis 3. Acetabulum 4. Sacroiliac joint
1. Pelvis
Which bones are long bones of the forearm? 1. Radius and ulna 2. Humerus and femur 3. Fibula and tibia 4. Clavicle and scapula
1. Radius and ulna
Which of the following lists the number of each type of vertebrae correctly? 1. Seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, one sacrum, and one coccyx 2. Seven cervical vertebrae, five thoracic vertebrae, twelve lumbar vertebrae, one sacrum, and one coccyx 3. Seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, two sacra, and one coccyx 4. Twelve cervical vertebrae, five thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, one sacrum, and one coccyx
1. Seven cervical vertebrae, twelve thoracic vertebrae, five lumbar vertebrae, one sacrum, and one coccyx
What part of the sternum can be broken during CPR? 1. Xyphoid process 2. Manubrium 3. Body 4. Hyoid
1. Xyphoid process
What type of bone marrow is found in the cavity of mature long bones? 1. Yellow 2. White 3. Brown 4. Red
1. Yellow
What are the two major divisions of the human skeleton? 1. Appendicular and trunk 2. Axial and appendicular 3. Limb and trunk 4. Axial and limb
2. Axial and appendicular
All of the following bones are part of the axial skeleton except which one? 1. Bones of the head 2. Bones of the leg 3. Bones of the trunk 4. Bones of the neck
2. Bones of the leg
All of the following are functions of parathyroid hormone except which one? 1. Causes osteoclasts to reabsorb bone therefore increasing blood calcium levels 2. Causes osteoblasts to deposit bone, reducing blood calcium levels 3. Causes the small intestines to absorb calcium in order to increase blood calcium levels 4. Causes the kidney to reabsorb calcium in order to maintain blood calcium levels
2. Causes osteoblasts to deposit bone, reducing blood calcium levels
What are osteoclasts? 1. Cells that build bone 2. Cells that break down bone 3. Cells that break down cartilage 4. Cells that build cartilage
2. Cells that break down bone
What type of bone is dense and highly organized? 1. Trabeculae bone 2. Compact bone 3. Haversian bone 4. Cancellous bone
2. Compact bone
Which term describes an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar vertebrae? 1. Scoliosis 2. Lordosis 3. Kyphosis 4. Hunchback
2. Lordosis
What are sinuses lined with? 1. Connective tissue 2. Mucous membranes 3. Cartilage 4. Muscle
2. Mucous membranes
What part of the long bone is a source of osteoblasts? 1. Marrow 2. Periosteum 3. Cartilage 4. Endosteum
2. Periosteum
All of the following bones are found only in the ankle and foot except which one? 1. Talus 2. Phalanges 3. Metatarsal 4. Tarsal
2. Phalanges
Tarsal bones are bones of the what? 1. The toes 2. The ankle and foot 3. The pelvic girdle 4 .The hand
2. The ankle and foot
Which statement correctly describes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle? 1. The pectoral girdle bones attach the arm bones to the axial skeleton while the pelvic girdle bones attach the leg bones to the appendicular skeleton. 2. The pectoral girdle bones attach the arm bones to the axial skeleton while the pelvic girdle bones attach the leg bones to the axial skeleton. 3. The pectoral girdle bones attach the arm bones to the appendicular skeleton while the pelvic girdle bones attach the leg bones to the axial skeleton. 4. The pelvic girdle bones attach the arm bones to the axial skeleton while the pectoral girdle bones attach the leg bones to the axial skeleton.
2. The pectoral girdle bones attach the arm bones to the axial skeleton while the pelvic girdle bones attach the leg bones to the axial skeleton.
What structure protects the pituitary gland? 1. The concha 2. The sella turcica 3. The ethmoid bone 4. The cribriform plate
2. The sella turcica
Which bone articulates with the femur at the knee? 1. Fibula 2. Tibia 3. Ilium 4. Patella
2. Tibia
What must be present for calcium to be absorbed from the small intestine? 1. Fat 2. Phosphorus 3. Calcitriol 4. Vitamin D
3. Calcitriol
What is a sinus? 1. Holes in the facial bones that allow nerves and blood vessels to pass through 2. Attachment points for ligaments 3. Cavities within the bone 4. Attachment points for tendons
3. Cavities within the bone
What are osteoblasts? 1. Cells that build cartilage 2. Cells that break down bone 3. Cells that build bone 4. Cells that break down cartilage
3. Cells that build bone
Which function is directly related to the fact that the skeletal system is a mineral reservoir? 1. Movement 2. Communication 3. Electrolyte balance 4. Protection
3. Electrolyte balance
Which statement about red bone marrow is false? 1. Red marrow is found in the spaces of cancellous bone. 2. Red marrow produces both red and white blood cells and platelets. 3. Red marrow is found in the cavity of long bones. 4. Red marrow is composed of stem cells.
3. Red marrow is found in the cavity of long bones.
Which of the following describes the periosteum? 1. A source of osteoclasts 2. The nutrient artery that enters the diaphysis 3. The fibrous covering of the diaphysis 4. The lining of the marrow cavity
3. The fibrous covering of the diaphysis
Which statement is false regarding the hyoid bone? 1. A fractured hyoid bone can be an indication of strangulation. 2. The hyoid bone is not attached to another bone. 3. The hyoid bone is attached to the mandible. 4. The hyoid bone forms the angle between the chin and neck.
3. The hyoid bone is attached to the mandible.
Which two bones connect the arm to the axial skeleton? 1. Fibula and tibia 2. Humerus and femur 3. Radius and ulna 4. Clavicle and scapula
4. Clavicle and scapula
All of the following are types of ribs except which one? 1. True ribs 2. False ribs 3. Floating ribs 4. Costal ribs
4. Costal ribs
What term below describes the shaft of the long bone? 1. Marrow 2. Endosteum 3. Epiphyses 4. Diaphysis
4. Diaphysis
Which of the following is not a cranial bone? 1. Temporal 2. Occipital 3. Frontal 4. Foramen
4. Foramen
What is the proximal long bone of the arm? 1. Ulna 2. Clavicle 3. Radius 4. Humerus
4. Humerus
All of the following are abnormal curvatures of the spine except which one? 1. Scoliosis 2. Kyphosis 3. Lordosis 4. Osteoporosis
4. Osteoporosis
Which type of synovial joint has concave surfaces of the bones that articulate with one another? 1. Gliding 2. Hinge 3. Ball and socket 4. Saddle
4. Saddle
Which type of joint has a joint cavity? 1. Syndesmoses joint 2. Symphyses joint 3. Suture joint 4. Synovial joint
4. Synovial joint
