chapter 6

Within the vertebral column there are ______ cervical vertebrae, _____ thoracic vertebrae and ______ lumbar vertebrae. A) 5:10:5 B) 5:12:5 C) 7:12:5 D) 7:12:7

C) 7:12:5

In one hand, there are ______ carpals, ______ metacarpals and ______ phalanges. A) 5-5-5 B) 7- 5-9 C) 8-5-14 D) 8-5-15

C) 8-5-14

The most inferior portion of the coxal bone is the: A) Acetabulum B) Ilium C) Ischium D) Pubis

C) Ischium

To flap your arms like a bird involves A) flexion and extension. B) supination and pronation. C) abduction and adduction. D) elevation and depression.

C) abduction and adduction.

The diaphysis predominately composed of: A) spongy bone. B) hyaline cartilage. C) compact bone. D) fibrous connective tissue.

C) compact bone.

Bones grow in length at the: A) epiphysis B) diaphysis C) epiphyseal plate D) periosteum

C) epiphyseal plate

The end of a long bone is the A) endosteum. B) diaphysis. C) epiphysis D) periosteum.

C) epiphysis

The intake of Vitamin D and calcium of older people should be _______ younger individuals. A) the same as B) less than C) greater than

C) greater than

The process of bone formation from a fibrous connective tissue membrane is called A) hematopoiesis. B) endochondral ossification. C) intramembranous ossification. D) remodeling.

C) intramembranous ossification.

The depression on the posterior side of the humerus for the ulna when the elbow is extended is the: A) capitulum B) head C) olecranon fossa D) trochlea

C) olecranon fossa

The deterioration of articular cartilage is called A) osteoporosis. B) rheumatoid arthritis. C) osteoarthritis. D) gouty arthritis.

C) osteoarthritis.

Compact bone consists of cylindrical units called: A) lamellae. B) canaliculi C) osteons D) 4).trabeculae

C) osteons

Blood vessels travel from one central canal to another central canal through a: A) canaliculi B) medullary canal C) perforating canal D) trabeculae

C) perforating canal

The joint between the carpal and first metacarpal of the thumb is a ______ joint. A) hinge B) condyloid C) saddle D) gliding

C) saddle

The cranial bone(s) shaped like a butterfly that forms the sides and floor of the cranium is/are the _______ bone(s). A) ethmoid B) occipital C) sphenoid D) temportal

C) sphenoid

The ribs that attach to the thoracic vertebrae and directly to the sternum via costal cartilage are called _______ ribs. A) vertebral B) vertebrochondral C) vertebrosternal

C) vertebrosternal

The ribs attach to the ______ vertebrae. A) cervical B) lumbar C) sacral D) thoracic

D) thoracic

The nasal septum is formed by the ______bone and the perpendicular plate of the ______. A) nasal; ethmoid B) ethmoid; nasal C) ethmoid; vomer D) vomer; ethmoid

D) vomer; ethmoid

The cheek bones are predominately formed by the _______ bones. A) maxillae B) parietal C) temporal D) zygomatic

D) zygomatic

In anatomical position, identify the forearm bone that is most lateral? A) radius B) ulna C) tibia D) fibula

A) radius

Which of the following is NOT a part of the coxal bone? A) sacrum B) ilium C) ischium D) pubis

A) sacrum

Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder that results in damage to joints? A) rheumatoid arthritis B) osteoarthritis C) osteoporosis D) bursitis

A) rheumatoid arthritis

Place the following steps of endochondral ossification in chronological order. 1)Formation of bone collar. 2)Formation of primary center of ossification. 3)Formation of secondary center of ossification. 4)Ossification of epiphyseal plate. A) 1-2-3-4 B) 1-2-4-3 C) 2-1-3-4 D) 2-3-1-4

A) 1-2-3-4

The adult sacrum consists of ______ vertebrae fused together. A) 5 B) 7 C) 12 D) 31

A) 5

The atlas is also known as the ______ vertebrae. A) C1 B) C2 C) C7 D) T1

A) C1

Explain why female hips are broader then male hips. A) Female iliac bones are more flared. B) Female ischial bones are more flared. C) Female pubic bones are more flared. D) Female bones are thicker.

A) Female iliac bones are more flared.

Identify the bones that form the pectoral girdle. A) Scapulae and clavicles B) Radii and ulnae C) Coxal bones D) Tibiae and fibulae

A) Scapulae and clavicles

The depression of the coxal bones where the head of the femur articulates with the coxal bone is called the: A) acetabulum B) obturator foramen C) sciatic notch D) pubic symphysis

A) acetabulum

The epiphyses are covered with _____ to provide protection. A) articular (hyaline) cartilage B) red marrow C) yellow marrow D) endosteum

A) articular (hyaline) cartilage

The joining of bones at a joint is a(n): A) articulation B) diaphysis C) epiphysis D) endosteum

A) articulation

The heel bone is the: A) calcaneus B) fibula C) patella D) talus

A) calcaneus

The wrist bones are the: A) carpals B) metacarpals C) metatarsals D) tarsals

A) carpals

Identify an example of a cranial bone. A) ethmoid B) nasal C) vomer D) zygomatic

A) ethmoid

The thigh bone is the: A) femur B) humerus C) tibia D) ulna

A) femur

Bones that are plate like with a broad surface are classified as ______ bones. A) flat B) irregular C) long D) short

A) flat

The membranous regions in between the cranial bones of a fetal skull are called: A) fontanels B) foramina C) sinuses D) sutures

A) fontanels

List the steps in bone fracture repair in the chronological order? A) hematoma, fibrocartilage callus, bony callus, remodeling B) fibrocartilage callus, bony callus, hematoma, remodeling C) hematoma, bony callus, fibrocartilage callus, remodeling D) remodeling, bony callus, fibrocartilage callus, hematoma

A) hematoma, fibrocartilage callus, bony callus, remodeling

The knee and elbow are ______ joints. A) hinge B) ball and socket C) saddle D) gliding

A) hinge

What is the name of the U-shaped bone located superior to the larynx? A) hyoid B) thyroid C) zygomatic arch D) clavicle

A) hyoid

Concentric rings of bone matrix in compact bone are called A) lamellae. B) lacunae. C) canaliculi. D) endosteum.

A) lamellae.

The lower jaw is formed by the: A) mandible B) maxillae C) vomer bone D) zygomatic bones

A) mandible

Spongy bone is characterized by bony plates called A) lamellae. B) trabeculae. C) lacunae. D) canaliculi.

B) trabeculae.

There are _____ vertebrosternal ribs, _____ vertebrochondral ribs and ______ vertebral ribs. A) 5-5-2 B) 6-3-3 C) 7-3-2 D) 8-2-2

C) 7-3-2

In one foot, there are ______ tarsals, ______ metatarsals and ______ phalanges. A) 5-5-5 B) 7- 5-14 C) 8-5-14 D) 8-5-15

B) 7- 5-14

Identify the bones of the leg. A) Only the femur. B) Only the tibia and fibula. C) Femur, fibula, tibia and patella. D) Femur, fibula, tibia, patella, and tarsals.

B) Only the tibia and fibula.

The hip and shoulder are _____ joints. A) saddle B) ball and socket C) hinge D) condyloid

B) ball and socket

Which of the following is NOT a cartilagenous joint? A) between the bodies of vertebrae B) between a tooth root and its socket. C) between a rib and the sternum D) between the pubic bones

B) between a tooth root and its socket.

What mineral is stored in bone? A) vitamin C B) calcium C) oxygen D) potassium

B) calcium

Doing arm circles is an example of A) rotation. B) circumduction. C) flexion. D) pronation.

B) circumduction.

The pelvis is formed from the A) just the coxal bones. B) coxal bones, sacrum, and coccyx. C) coxal bones and scapulae. D) clavicles, scapulae and sternum.

B) coxal bones, sacrum, and coccyx.

The shaft of a long bone is the: A) endosteum. B) diaphysis. C) epiphysis D) periosteium

B) diaphysis.

Yellow bone marrow consists mostly of: A) cartilage B) fat tissue C) red blood cells D) white blood cells

B) fat tissue

A suture is an example of a ______ joint. A) synovial B) fibrous C) cartilagenous

B) fibrous

The cranial bone(s) that forms the forehead, a portion of the nose and the superior portion of the orbits is/are the _______ bone(s). A) ethmoid B) frontal C) parietal D) sphenoid

B) frontal

The process of the formation of blood cells is called: A) endochondral ossification B) hematopoiesis C) intramembranous ossification D) remodeling

B) hematopoiesis

A joint that allows for up and down movement in one plane is a _________ joint. A) gliding B) hinge C) condyloid D) saddle

B) hinge

The arm bone is also known as the: A) carpals B) humerus C) radius D) ulna

B) humerus

The process of endochondral ossification uses a model of ________ to form bones. A) fibrocartilage B) hyaline cartilage C) fibrous connective tissue membrane D) adipose tissue

B) hyaline cartilage

What is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone? A) patella B) hyoid C) (distal) phalanges D) occipital

B) hyoid

The bones that serve as pathways for ducts that carry tears from the eyes to the nose is the ______ bone. A) ethmoid B) lacrimal C) maxillae D) nasal

B) lacrimal

The suture between the parietal and occipital bones is the _______ suture. A) coronal B) lambdoidal C) sagittal D) squamosal

B) lambdoidal

The only movable bone of the skull is the: A) cranium B) mandible C) maxilla D) vomer

B) mandible

The upper jaw is formed by the: A) mandible B) maxillae C) vomer bone D) zygomatic bones

B) maxillae

The hard palate is formed by the _______ and ________ bones. A) mandible: maxillae B) maxillae: palatine C) palatine and zygomatic D) zygomatic and vomer Feedback: Correct answer.

B) maxillae: palatine

The paranasal sinuses drain into the ______ and the mastoid sinuses drain into the _____. A) nose: inner ear B) nose: middle ear C) inner ear: middle ear D) middle ear: inner ear

B) nose: middle ear

The cranial bone(s) that forms the most posterior portion of the skull is/are the _______ bone(s). A) ethmoid B) occipital C) parietal D) sphenoid

B) occipital

Bone-forming cells are called: A) osteoprogenitor cells. B) osteoblasts. C) osteocytes. D) osteoclasts.

B) osteoblasts.

The joint between the atlas and axis is a _____ joint. A) gliding B) pivot C) condyloid D) hinge

B) pivot

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton? A) protects soft organs B) produces vitamin D C) supports the body D) stores minerals and fat

B) produces vitamin D

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is A) kyphosis. B) scoliosis. C) lordosis. D) hunchback

B) scoliosis.

Compact bone consists of cylinder-shaped units called A) osteons. B) trabeculae. C) Haversian systems. D) Both A and C are correct.

D) Both A and C are correct.

A freely movable joint is called a ______ joint. A) cartilagenous B) synovial C) diarthrotic D) Both B and C are correct.

D) Both B and C are correct.

Identify the three regions of the coxal bones. A) Acetabulum, ilum and pubis B) Acetabulum, ischium and pubis C) Ilium, ischium and scarum D) Ilium, ischium and pubis

D) Ilium, ischium and pubis

The most anterior portion of the coxal bone is the: A) Acetabulum B) Ilium C) Ischium D) Pubis

D) Pubis

Identify a bone of the appendicular skeleton. A) cranium B) ribs C) sternum D) coxal bone

D) coxal bone

To bow before a king is an example of A) extension. B) abduction. C) adduction. D) flexion.

D) flexion.

Identify the four paranasal sinuses associated with the skull. A) temporal, mandibular, sphenoidal and mastoid B) frontal, maxillary, mandibular and nasal C) temporal, maxillary, mastorid and ethmoidal D) frontal, maxillary, sphenoidal and ethmoidal

D) frontal, maxillary, sphenoidal and ethmoidal

Identify the classifications of bones based upon shape. A) long, short, square, flat, and regular B) long, cubed, square, flat and irregular C) long, short, flat, irregular and triangular D) long, short, flat, irregular and round

D) long, short, flat, irregular and round

Identify the three sections of the sternum from most superior to most inferior. A) body, manubrium and xiphoid process B) body, xiphoid process and manubrium C) manubrium, xiphoid process and body D) manubrium, body and xiphoid process

D) manubrium, body and xiphoid process

Cells that break down bone tissue are called: A) osteoprogenitor cells. B) osteoblasts. C) osteocytes. D) osteoclasts.

D) osteoclasts.

Identify the bone cell that is derived from the type of white blood cell called monocytes. A) osteoprogenitor cells. B) osteoblasts. C) osteocytes. D) osteoclasts.

D) osteoclasts.

Which of the following is NOT part of a long bone? A) diaphysis B) medullary cavity C) epiphysis D) perichondrium

D) perichondrium

The head of the humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity of the: A) femur B) radius C) os coxa D) scapula

D) scapula

Bones that have a length approximately equal to the width is classified as a(n) ______ bone. A) flat B) irregular C) long D) short

D) short

Which type of fracture occurs when the break is ragged due to twisting of the bone? A) compressed B) comminuted C) impacted D) spiral

D) spiral

The breastbone is also known as the: A) clavicle B) manubrium C) scapula D) sternum

D) sternum

The movement used to cup your hands to get a drink is A) pronation. B) depression. C) eversion. D) supination.

D) supination.

An immovable joint is called a/an A) diarthrosis. B) amphiarthrosis. C) osteoarthrosis. D) synarthrosis.

D) synarthrosis.