Human A&P Test 3
The branch of medicine that deals with correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system is called a) Rheumatics b) Podiatry c) Orthopedics d) Cardiology e) Dermatology
Answer: C Orthopedics
Which of the following is NOT a facial bone? a) Parietal b) Nasal c) Maxillae d) Zygomatic e) Palatine
Answer: A Parietal
This is a common condition experienced by runners, which is caused by the kneecap tracking laterally as well as inferiorly and superiorly. a) Patellofemoral stress syndrome b) Metatarsal microfracture c) Bunions d) Hallux valgus e) Plantar fasciitis
Answer: A Patellofemoral stress syndrome
In which type of synovial joint does a rounded or pointed surface on one bone articulate with a ring formed partly by another bone and partly by a ligament? a) Pivot joint b) Planar joint c) Hinge joint d) Ball-and-socket joint e) Saddle joint
Answer: A Pivot joint
Which of the followings structures is not found in the foot? a) Pollex b) Hallux c) Talus d) Longitudinal arch e) Transverse arch
Answer: A Pollex
Which projection extends superiorly and laterally along the superior ramus of the pubis eventually merging with the arcuate line of the ilium? a) Pectineal line b) Ischial tuberosity c) Anterior gluteal line d) Inferior gluteal line e) Greater sciatic notch
Answer: B Ischial tuberosity
Which of the vertebrae listed below would be the largest and strongest vertebra in adult humans? a) C5 b) L4 c) T4 d) C7 e) T12
Answer: B L4
Which of the following is the largest foramen in the human skeleton? a) Acetabulum b) Obturator foramen c) Vertebral foramen d) Mental foramen e) Foramen magnum
Answer: B Obturator foramen
The hormone relaxin stimulates changes that lead to increased range of motion in the a) shoulder joint. b) pubic symphysis. c) temporomandibular joint d) knee joint. e) coronal suture.
Answer: B Pubic symphysis
The medial and lateral epicondyles are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used for a) formation of the elbow joint. b) tendon attachment. c) passage of nerves and blood vessels through the bone into the marrow cavity. d) Both formation of the elbow joint and tendon attachment. e) All of these choices are correct.
Answer: B Tendon attachment
Which of the following types of joints lacks a joint cavity and is held together by a fibrous connective tissue? 1. Fibrous joints 2. Cartilaginous joints 3. Synovial joints a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1 and 2 e) All of these choices
Answer: A 1 only
The epiphyseal line on the proximal end of the humerus is found in the a) anatomical neck. b) greater tubercle. c) intertubercular sulcus. d) surgical neck. e) olecranon fossa.
Answer: A Anatomical neck
Bones in the following area protect the brain. a) Cranium b) Vertebral column c) Sacrum d) Face e) Ribcage
Answer: A Cranium
What type of special movement occurs in your clavicles at your acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints when you cross your arms in front of your body? a) Protraction b) Retraction c) Inversion d) Eversion e) Supination
Answer: A Protraction
The coxal bones unite anteriorly at a joint called the a) pubic symphysis. b) sacroiliac joint. c) hip. d) acetabulum. e) None of these choices are correct.
Answer: A Pubic symphysis
The capitulum of the humerus articulates with the a) radius. b) ulna. c) scapula. d) carpal bones. e) clavicle.
Answer: A Radius
Sella turcica is a bony depression found in this cranial bone. a) Sphenoid b) Frontal c) Temporal d) Ethmoid e) Occipital
Answer: A Sphenoid
Which ligament limits hyperextension of the knee and prevents the anterior sliding of the tibia on the femur? a) Fibular collateral ligament b) Anterior cruciate ligament c) Posterior cruciate ligament d) Patellar ligament e) Arcuate popliteal ligament
Answer: B Anterior cruciate ligament
This is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint. a) Scapula b) Clavicle c) Xiphoid d) Rib e) Thoracic vertebra
Answer: B Clavicle
Disuse of a limb, like would occur when the limb is in a cast, leads to muscular atrophy and _____ of the affected joint. a) increased range of motion b) decreased range of motion c) increased fluid accumulation in bursa d) loosening of the tendons e) chronic inflammation
Answer: B Decreased range of motion
The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone? a) Tibia b) Fibula c) Talus d) Metatarsals e) Femur
Answer: B Fibula
An opening or hole in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass is called a a) fissure. b) foramen. c) fossa. d) meatus. e) sulcus.
Answer: B Foramen
Which of the following bone markings on the scapula is an indentation into which the head of the humerus fits? a) Coracoid process b) Glenoid cavity c) Acromion d) Scapular notch e) Supraspinous fossa
Answer: B Glenoid cavity
The portion of the bony pelvis that is found inferior to the pelvic brim is called a) the false pelvis. b) the greater pelvis. c) the true pelvis. d) both the false pelvis and the greater pelvis. e) all of these choices are correct.
Answer: C The true pelvis
Which of the following is NOT true of surface markings on bone? a) They allow the passage of nerves and blood vessels. b) They provide sites of attachment for muscles. c) They allow bones to shorten or lengthen. d) They help form joints. e) They can be depressions or projections.
Answer: C They allow bones to shorten or lengthen.
Which of the following structures on the ulna receives the trochlea of the humerus? a) Olecranon fossa b) Coronoid process c) Trochlear notch d) Radial notch e) Capitulum
Answer: C Trochlear notch
Which of the following structures is used to reduce friction in joints? 1. Bursae 2. Synovial fluid 3. Accessory ligaments 4. Elastic fibers a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 4 only e) 1 and 2
Answer: E 1 and 2
Which of the following is not considered a "special movement" that occurs at only certain joints? a) Depression b) Protraction c) Elevation d) Supination e) All of these are special movements
Answer: E All of these are special movements
A condyloid joint a) is also called an ellipsoidal joint. b) is considered to be biaxial. c) allows both flexion-extension and abduction-adduction of the joint. d) can be found in the wrist. e) All of these choices
Answer: E All of these choices
What is included in the carpal tunnel? a) Pisiform b) Trapezium c) Flexor retinaculum d) Both pisiform and trapezium. e) All of these choices are correct.
Answer: E All of these choices are correct
Bursae are saclike structures that are commonly found between bone and a) skin. b) muscle. c) ligaments. d) tendons. e) all the other answer selections
Answer: E All the other answer selections
Which of the following is NOT a facial bone? a) Vomer b) Palatine c) Lacrimal d) Occipital e) Mandible
Answer: D Occipital
Which of the following is a degenerative joint disease in which joint cartilage is gradually lost due to a combination of aging, obesity, wear and abrasion of the joints? a) gouty arthritis b) Lyme disease c) bursitis d) osteoarthritis e) synovitis
Answer: D Osteoarthritis
Which bone develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and protects the knee joint? a) Ischium b) Ilium c) Pubis d) Patella e) Femur
Answer: D Patella
The boundary between the true pelvis and the false pelvis is the a) pelvic axis. b) pubic symphysis. c) pelvic outlet. d) pelvic brim. e) pectineal line.
Answer: D Pelvic brim
Which of the following bones is located in the posterior thorax between the levels of second and seventh vertebrae? a) Sternum b) Clavicle c) Pelvis d) Scapula e) Sacrum
Answer: D Scapula
Joe was found dead. His hyoid bone was broken. What was the most likely cause of death? a) Natural causes b) Cardiac arrest c) Gun shot d) Strangulation e) Choking
Answer: D Strangulation
Which of the following is NOT a structural category of synovial joints? a) Planar b) Hinge c) Condyloid d) Suture e) Saddle
Answer: D Suture
Based on the structural classification of joints, which of the following is a fibrous joint? a) Synchondrosis b) Synovial joint c) Symphysis d) Syndesmosis e) Diarthrosis
Answer: D Syndesmosis
Which of the following statements is TRUE with regard to the human hand? a) There are 5 carpals, 8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges. b) There are 8 carpals, 6 metacarpals and 14 phalanges c) There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 15 phalanges d) There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges e) There are 5 carpals, 8 metacarpals and 14 phalanges
Answer: D There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges
Ribs that have costal cartilage that attaches directly to the sternum are called a) floating ribs. b) vertebrochondral ribs. c) false ribs. d) true ribs. e) separated ribs.
Answer: D True ribs
What are the three correct components of the nasal septum? a) inferior nasal concha, vomer and lacrimal bone b) vomer, superior nasal concha, and septal cartilage c) inferior nasal concha, septal cartilage, perpendicular plate of ethmoid d) vomer, septal cartilage, and perpendicular plate of ethmoid e) vomer, septal cartilage, and crista galli of ethmoid
Answer: D Vomer, septal cartilage, and perpendicular plate of ethmoid
Articular discs 1. maintain the stability of a joint. 2. direct flow of the synovial fluid to areas of greatest friction. 3. are made of hyaline cartilage. 4. are only found in the vertebral column. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 4 only e) 1 and 2
Answer: E 1 and 2
Which of following bones is NOT a tarsal bone? a) Talus b) Calcaneus c) Navicular d) Cuneiform e) Capitate
Answer: E Capitate
The two primary curves of the adult vertebral column are the a) thoracic and sacral curves. b) lumbar and sacral curves. c) cervical and lumbar curves. d) cervical and thoracic curves. e) cervical and sacral curves.
Answer: E Cervical and sacral curves
Which of the following is a condition where the foot is twisted inferiorly and medially, and the angle of the arch is increased? a) Patellofemoral stress syndrome b) Bunions c) Flatfoot d) Clawfoot e) Clubfoot
Answer: E Clubfoot
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting range of motion of a joint? a) Structure of articulating bones b) Tension of the muscles c) Hormones d) Disuse e) Eversion
Answer: E Eversion
Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity? a) Ileum b) Thoracic vertebra c) Sternum d) Clavicle e) Humerus
Answer: E Humerus
The glenohumeral joint is formed by articulation of the a) humerus, radius and ulna. b) humerus and radius. c) humerus and clavicle. d) humerus and ulna. e) humerus and scapula.
Answer: E Humerus and scapula
Which of the following bones contains a sac that collects tears and passes them into the nasal cavity? a) Maxilla b) Sphenoid c) Nasal d) Ethmoid e) Lacrimal
Answer: E Lacrimal
In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is NOT a) wider. b) shallower. c) larger in the pelvic inlet. d) larger in the pelvic outlet. e) larger in the acetabulum.
Answer: E Larger in the acetabulum
The hard sharp ridge of the shin that can easily be felt below the skin is the a) anterior border (crest) of the tibia. b) tibial tuberosity. c) medial condyle of the tibia. d) tibiofemoral joint. e) intercondylar eminence.
Answer: A Anterior border (crest) of the tibia
The medial and lateral condyles of the femur fit into what part of the patella? a) Articular facets b) Base of the patella c) Tibiofemoral crest d) Apex of the patella e) None of these choices are correct.
Answer: A Articular facets
This is the thick edge of the scapula that is closer to the arm. a) Axillary border b) Medial border c) Infraspinous fossa d) Coracoid process e) Acromion
Answer: A Axillary border
The carpometacarpal joint consists of the a) base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones. b) base of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones. c) head of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones. d) head of metacarpal bones and proximal row of carpal bones. e) None of these choices are correct.
Answer: A Base of metacarpal bones and distal row of carpal bones
What is inflammation of one or more costal cartilage called? a) Costochondritis b) Arthritis c) Cartilaginous distension d) Otitis e) Intercostal space distension
Answer: A Costochondritis
A prominent ridge or elongated projection on a bone is called a a) crest. b) trochanter. c) sulcus. d) fossa. e) tubercle.
Answer: A Crest
Which cranial bone is anterior to the sphenoid and posterior to the nasal bones and contains foramina for the olfactory cranial nerve? a) Ethmoid b) Frontal c) Palatine d) Maxilla e) Temporal
Answer: A Ethmoid
Which gender shows the coccyx pointed inferiorly? a) Females b) Males c) Both genders d) The coccyx does not point inferiorly in either gender
Answer: A Females
Bending the trunk forward at the intervertebral discs is an example of what type of angular movement? a) Flexion b) Extension c) Lateral flexion d) Hyperextension e) None of these choices
Answer: A Flexion
Which of the following represents a type of movement where there is a decrease in the angle between articulating bones? a) Flexion b) Extension c) Gliding d) Circumduction e) Rotation
Answer: A Flexion
Which of the following diseases is characterized by sodium urate crystals being deposited in the soft tissues of joints? a) gouty arthritis b) Lyme disease c) ankylosing spondylitis d) osteoarthritis e) rheumatoid arthritis
Answer: A Gouty arthritis
Which condition is the protrusion of the nucleus pulposus posteriorly or into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies in the vertebral column? a) herniated disc b) scoliosis c) kyphosis d) lordosis e) spina bifida
Answer: A Herniated disc
In the standard anatomical position, the _____ is the bone of the pelvis found the most superior. a) Ilium b) Pubis c) Ischium d) Both ilium and ishium. e) All of these choices are correct.
Answer: A Ilium
What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius? a) Joins the shafts of two bones b) Tendon attachment c) Site of bone repair d) Both site of tendon attachment and bone repair e) None of these choices are correct.
Answer: A Joins the shafts of two bones
Which of the following markings is located on the medial side of the femur? a) Lesser trochanter b) Greater trochanter c) Gluteal tuberosity d) Lateral epicondyle e) Linea aspera
Answer: A Lesser trochanter
Which of the following is(are) made from dense regular connective tissue? a) Ligaments b) Articular cartilage c) Articular fat pads d) Synovial membrane e) Synovial fluid
Answer: A Ligaments
Which feature goes with the knee joint? a) medial and lateral menisci b) glenoid labrum c) radial annular ligament d) zona orbicularis e) acetabular labrum
Answer: A Medial and lateral menisci
A suture joint fits into which functional joint classification? a) synarthrosis. b) amphiarthrosis. c) diarthrosis. d) synovial. e) cartilaginous.
Answer: A Synarthrosis
Which bones form the zygomatic arch? a) temporal and zygomatic b) sphenoid and maxilla c) temporal and mandible d) temporal and frontal e) temporal and parietal
Answer: A Temporal and zygomatic
Each lower limb has a) 30 bones found in 3 locations. b) 30 bones found in 4 locations. c) 32 bones found in 3 locations. d) 32 bones found in 4 locations. e) 34 bones found in 4 locations.
Answer: B 30 bones found in 4 locations
Which of the following bones articulates with the scapula? a) Thoracic vertebra b) Humerus c) Sacrum d) Tibia e) Sternum
Answer: B Humerus
Which condition is characterized by a lateral bending of the vertebral column in the thoracic region? a) herniated disc b) scoliosis c) kyphosis d) lordosis e) spina bifida
Answer: B Scoliosis
The pituitary gland is contained in a depression found in this cranial bone. a) Ethmoid b) Sphenoid c) Lacrimal d) Temporal e) Parietal
Answer: B Sphenoid
Which of the following is NOT a way that the skeletal system contributes to homeostasis? a) Provides support and protection for internal organs. b) Stores and releases sodium ions. c) Houses blood forming tissue. d) Protects the brain and spinal cord. e) Serves as attachment and leverage points for muscles.
Answer: B Stores and releases sodium ions
The hyoid bone is suspended by ligaments and muscle that extend from the _____ of the temporal bone. a) mastoid process b) styloid process c) occipital condyle d) zygomatic process e) superior nuchal line
Answer: B Styloid process
Which of the listed cranial bones contain the organs of hearing and balance, and articulate with the mandible? a) Frontal b) Temporal c) Parietal d) Occipital e) Nasal
Answer: B Temporal
Which of the listed cranial bones form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor? a) Frontal b) Temporal c) Parietal d) Occipital e) Nasal
Answer: B Temporal
What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus region of intervertebral discs? a) To compress the vertebral bones b) To help absorb vertical shock to the spinal column c) Calcium storage d) Spinal fluid reservoir e) Muscle attachment
Answer: B To help absorb vertical shock to the spinal column
This is a spool-shaped process on distal end of the humerus that is found medial to the capitulum and articulates with the ulna. a) Coronoid fossa b) Trochlea c) Medial epicondyle d) Lateral epicondyle e) Lesser tubercle
Answer: B Trochlea
Another term for menisci is a) articular fat pads. b) articular discs. c) articular spaces. d) capsular fat pads. e) capsular discs.
Answer: B articular discs
How many phalanges are in each hand? a) 10 b) 12 c) 14 d) 16 e) 20
Answer: C 14
The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 e) 5
Answer: C 3
Which functional class of joints contains joints that are freely movable? 1. Synarthrosis 2. Amphiarthrosis 3. Diarthrosis a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) Both 2 and 3 e) All of these choices
Answer: C 3 only
Which of the following is a type of fibrous joint composed of a thin layer of dense irregular fibrous connective tissue found between the bones of the skull? 1. Syndesmoses 2. Gomphosis 3. Suture a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) Both 1 and 2 e) None of these choices
Answer: C 3 only
A condition in which a muscle or muscle and tendon is stretched or partially torn is called a) bursitis. b) a sprain. c) a strain. d) a dislocation. e) an arthrosis.
Answer: C A strain
Which special movement occurs when you bend your foot at the ankle in the direction of the foot's superior surface as would occur when you stand on your heels? a) Inversion b) Eversion c) Dorsiflexion d) Plantar flexion e) Supination
Answer: C Dorsiflexion
Why does a fracture of the clavicle usually occur in the mid-region of the bone? a) Due to the medial pressure from the inflated lungs b) Due to the ligament-reinforced strength of the acromial joint c) Due to weakness at the junction of the two curves of clavicle d) Due to position of the clavicle relative to the humerus e) Due to fusion of the ends of the clavicle to the sternum and scapula
Answer: C Due to weakness at the junction of the two curves of clavicle
Which following types of bone is the occipital bone? a) Long bone b) Short bone c) Flat bone d) Irregular bone e) Sesamoid bone
Answer: C Flat bone
Which of the following is a condition where the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is decreased, resulting in fallen arches? a) Patellofemoral stress syndrome b) Bunions c) Flatfoot d) Clawfoot e) Clubfoot
Answer: C Flatfoot
Which type of motion results from relatively flat bone surfaces moving back and forth and from side to side with respect to one another? a) Flexion b) Extension c) Gliding d) Circumduction e) Hyperextension
Answer: C Gliding
Which condition is characterized by an increase in the thoracic curve of the vertebral column? a) herniated disc b) scoliosis c) kyphosis d) lordosis e) spina bifida
Answer: C Kyphosis
Which of the structures listed below is NOT part of the knee joint? a) Lateral condyle of the femur b) Medial condyle of the femur c) Lateral malleolus of the fibula d) Condyles of the tibia e) Patella
Answer: C Lateral malleolus of the fibula
During embryonic and fetal develop, most skeletal tissues arise from a) the neurocranium. b) the notochord. c) mesenchymal cells. d) endoderm. e) none of these choices are correct.
Answer: C Mesenchymal cells
What bone marking found on the second cervical vertebra projects superiorly into the anterior portion of the vertebral foramen of the atlas? a) Primary projection b) Occular process c) Odontoid process d) Cervical projection e) Cervix
Answer: C Odontoid process
Flexion and extension usually occur along which plane? a) Frontal b) Transverse c) Sagittal d) Oblique e) None of these choices
Answer: C Sagittal
Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? a) Tarsals b) Tibia c) Sphenoid d) Scapula e) Clavicle
Answer: C Sphenoid
Which of the following is a correct description of arthroplasty? a) resurfacing of cartilage in a joint b) reshaping of the ends of the bones in a joint c) surgically replacing a joint with an artificial joint d) injection of synovial fluid into the joint e) a, b, and d
Answer: C Surgically replacing a joint with an artificial joint
Which of the following statements is NOT true with regard to bones of the skull? a) Some skull bones are covered with a mucous membrane. b) The only movable bone in the skull is the mandible. c) The bones of the skull contain foramina but no fissures. d) The facial bones provide support for the entrance of the digestive system. e) Some bones of the skull contain sinus cavities.
Answer: C The bones of the skull contain foramina but no fissures.
The tubercle found on the neck of a rib articulates with a facet found on the a) spinous process of a thoracic vertebra. b) spinous process of a lumbar vertebra. c) transverse process of a thoracic vertebra. d) xiphoid process of the sternum. e) manubrium of the sternum.
Answer: C Transverse process of a thoracic vertebra
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the type of movement and range of motion possible at a synovial joint? a) structure of the articulating bones. b) strength and tension of the joint ligaments. c) use of the joint. d) arrangement and tension of the muscles. e) hormones.
Answer: C Use of the joint
Which of the following types of joints do NOT have a synovial cavity? 1. Fibrous joints 2. Cartilaginous joints 3. Synovial joints a) 1 only b) 2 only c) 3 only d) 1 and 2 e) All of these choices
Answer: D 1 and 2
Moving the humerus laterally at the shoulder joint is an example of which type of movement? a) Lateral flexion b) Hyperextension c) Adduction d) Abduction e) Gliding
Answer: D Abduction
The joint between the first rib and the manubrium of the sternum is classified as a) a synchondrosis. b) a synarthrosis. c) a cartilaginous joint. d) All of these choices. e) None of these choices.
Answer: D All of these choices
What is the function of the pelvic girdle? a) Support for vertebral column b) Attachment site for lower limbs c) Attachment site for large pectoral muscles. d) Attachment site for lower limbs and for large pectoral muscles. e) All of these choices are correct.
Answer: D Attachment site for lower limbs and for large pectoral muscles
Which process on the femur serves as an attachment point for tendons of several thigh muscles? a) Gluteal tuberosity b) Linea aspera c) Medial epicondyle d) Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera e) Both linea aspera and medial epicondyle
Answer: D Both gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton? a) Hyoid b) Ribs c) Vertebrae d) Carpals e) Sternum
Answer: D Carpals
Which type of movement involves a continuous sequence of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction resulting in a distal body part moving in a circle? a) Gliding b) Lateral flexion c) Hyperextension d) Circumduction e) Elevation
Answer: D Circumduction
Which of the following structures include the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments of the knee joint? a) Synovial membranes b) Articular fat pads c) Menisci d) Extracapsular ligaments e) Tendon sheath
Answer: D Extracapsular ligaments
Which of the following carpal bones is named for its large hook-shaped projection on its anterior surface? a) Lunate b) Scaphoid c) Triquetrum d) Hamate e) Pisiform
Answer: D Hamate
A rounded articular projection supported on a constricted portion (neck) of a bone is called a a) foramen. b) condyle. c) tuberosity. d) head. e) trochanter.
Answer: D Head
Which bone of the axial skeleton does NOT articulate with any other bone? a) Vertebrae b) Ethmoid c) Sternum d) Hyoid e) Ilium
Answer: D Hyoid
Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of synovial joints? a) Contain a joint cavity b) Are freely moveable c) Articulating bones are covered with hyaline cartilage d) Include elastic cartilage e) Have ligaments holding the joint together
Answer: D Include elastic cartilage
Which condition is characterized by an increase or exaggeration of the lumbar curve of the vertebral column? a) herniated disc b) scoliosis c) kyphosis d) lordosis e) spina bifida
Answer: D Lordosis
Which of following facial bones is a single (unpaired) bone in the human skull? a) maxilla b) nasal c) lacrimal d) mandible e) zygomatic
Answer: D Mandible
Which facial bone articulates with teeth? a) Lacrimal b) Palatine c) Vomer d) Maxillae e) Nasal
Answer: D Maxillae
Which special movement involves moving your thumb across the palm to touch the tips of the fingers on the same hand? a) Pronation b) Supination c) Eversion d) Retraction e) Opposition
Answer: E Opposition
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints? a) gouty arthritis b) Lyme disease c) arthroplasty d) osteoarthritis e) rheumatoid arthritis
Answer: E Rheumatoid arthritis
The neurocranium gives rise to bones of the a) upper limbs b) lower limbs c) face d) ribcage e) skull
Answer: E Skull
Which cranial bone is called the "keystone" of the cranial floor because it articulates with every other cranial bone? a) Occipital b) Frontal c) Ethmoid d) Nasal e) Sphenoid
Answer: E Sphenoid
The epiphyseal plate in a long bone is an example of which type of joint? a) Gomphosis b) Suture c) Symphysis d) Synovial e) Synchondrosis
Answer: E Synchondrosis
A joint in which there is a complete fusion of two separate bones into one bone is called a a) synchondrosis. b) syndesmosis. c) symphysis. d) diarthrosis. e) synostosis.
Answer: E Synostosis
Which of the following is NOT an anatomical component of the elbow? a) articular capsule. b) ulnar collateral ligament. c) radial collateral ligament. d) anular ligament of the radius. e) tendon of the biceps brachii muscle.
Answer: E Tendon of the biceps brachii muscle
Which of the following statements is NOT true? a) The axial skeleton has 80 bones. b) The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones. c) The axial skeleton is composed of the bones that run through the axis of the body. d) Children have more bones than adults. e) The appendicular skeleton does not include the pelvic and pectoral girdles.
Answer: E The appendicular skeleton does not include the pelvic and pectoral girdles
The hip joint is the joint found between a) the femur and tibia. b) the pelvis and sacrum. c) the pelvis and tibia. d) the femur and patella. e) the pelvis and femur.
Answer: E The pelvis and femur
