Skeletal Quiz Q&A

In addition to 1 sacrum and 1 coccyx, the spinal column is composed of ______.

7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar vertebrae

Osteoporosis is characterized by which of the following? Select all that apply.

Kyphosis, Decreased osteoblast activity, and Loss of height

Which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.

Absorption occurs when calcium is initially deposited into the bones, and Reabsorption occurs when calcium is released into the bloodstream.

What is the function of the intervertebral disks?

Act as shock absorbers cushioning the vertebrae

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the various types of joints?

An example of a gliding joint is found in the hand at the wrist.

What covers the epiphyses of long bones?

Articular cartilage

Which of the following is not one of the five classifications of bones?

Axial bones

What is the relationship between bone deposition and bone reabsorption in people 45 and older?

Deposition < Reabsorption

Which of the following groups of bones belongs to the axial skeleton?

Facial bones, sternum, and vertebral column

What happens after the epiphyseal plates close?

Growth stops

What type of fracture results in a break in the bone on an angle?

Oblique

Which of the following is a bone disorder that involves inflammation and decreased flexibility?

Osteoarthritis

Which of the following statements is true about arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis can happen to people of any age.

What term best describes cancellous bone?

Spongy

All of the following are types of synovial joints except ______.

Suture

Which of the following statements is true concerning the normal development of a long bone?

The epiphyseal plate disappears.

All of the following are required for bone remodeling except ______.

decreased stress on bones

The ilium, the ischium, and the _____ form the acetabulum.

pubis