Visible body quizzes for Ch. 5-8 test

Which of the following explains the difference between the structure of compact bone and spongy bone?

: Compact bone tissue is made up of structural units called osteons, whereas spongy bone tissue is made up of a lattice of struts called trabeculae.

The male pelvis is _______ and ______ than the female pelvis A. Deeper, narrower B. Wider, deeper C. Shallower, wider D. Narrower, shallower

A. Deeper, narrower

The carpal tunnel is bordered by the ______ and the _____ A. Flexor retinaculum, carpal bones B. Extensor retinaculum, carpal bones C. Carpal bones, flexor tendons D. Metacarpal bones, extensor tendons

A. Flexor retinaculum, carpal bones

Which of the following is an example of a gliding joint? A. Intervertebral joint B. Elbow joint C. Temporomandibular joint D. Wrist joint

A. Intervertebral joint

The joint between the metacarpal bone of the thumb and the carpus is which type of joint? A. Saddle B. Hinge C. Ball-and-socket D. Condyloid

A. Saddle

The distal joint between the tibia and fibula is an example of a: A. Syndesmosis B. Suture C. Synchrondosis D. Synovial joint

A. Syndesmosis

The fibula articulates with which of the following? A. Tibia B. Femur C. Calcaneus D. a and b

A. Tibia

The ligament running down the surface of the vertebral bodies is called the __________ ligament.

Anterior longitudinal

Ball-and-socket joints allow for movement along ______ A. Two axes B. All axes C. Three axes D. One axis

B. All axes

The bone that makes up the majority of the heel is the A. Talus B. Calcaneus C. Navicular D. Cuboid

B. Calcaneus

Which of the following is true about the scapula? A. It articulates with the axial skeleton B. It is stabilized by muscles C. It forms part of the upper limb D. It tends not to be mobile

B. It is stabilized by muscles

The knuckles are created by the articulation between the ____ and _____ A. Metacarpals, carpals B. Phalanges, metacarpals C. Phalanges, carpals D. Carpals, ulna

B. Phalanges, metacarpals

The purpose of articular cartilage is to: A. Connect articulating bones B. Prevent the contact of articulating bone surfaces C. Secrete synovial fluid D. Provide flexibility for growth

B. Prevent the contact of articulating bone surfaces

The pelvic bones articulate with the femur at the A. Pubic symphysis B. Obturator foramen C. Acetabulum D. Sacrum

C. Acetabulum

Osteoarthritis is caused primarily by: A. Degeneration of bone at the joint B. Excess bone at the joint C. Degeneration of articular cartilage D. Degeneration of ligaments

C. Degeneration of articular cartilage

Which of the following would not be considered a fibrous joint A. The joint between the parietal bone and the occipital bone B. The joint between a tooth and the mandible C. The pubic symphysis D. The interosseous membrane of the leg

C. The pubic symphysis

Which part of the spine includes the atlas and the axis?

Cervical Spine

Which motions are allowed by the wrist joint? A. Flexion B. Extension C. Circumduction D. All of these

D. All of these

Arches of the foot do all of the following except: A. Distribute stress B. Support body weight C. Absorb shock D. Facilitate eversion and inversion

D. Facilitate eversion and inversion

Which of the following is not a tarsal bone? A. Calcaneus B. Cuboid C. Talus D. None; they are all tarsals

D. None; they are all tarsals

The carpal bones articulate with all of the following except: A. Ulna B. Radius C. Metacarpals D. Phalanges

D. Phalanges

The joint between the axis and atlas that allows for rotation of the head is which kind of joint? A. Ball-and-socket B. Hinge C. Condyloid D. Pivot

D. Pivot

Which of the following characteristics is unique to synovial joints A. They are supported by ligaments B. They join long bones together C. They include cartilage D. They contain joint cavities

D. They contain joint cavities

A long bone consists of a shaft, or _____, and a(n) _____ at each end.

Diaphysis, epiphysis

Which bone is part of the orbit and nasal septum?

Ethmoid bone

Which of the following is an accurate comparison between flat bones and long bones?

Flat bones protect internal organs, whereas long bones absorb stress and support body weight.

Which foramen does the spinal cord pass through?

Foramen Magnum

All of the following are key landmarks of the temporal bone except?

Foramen Ovale

In _____ fractures, one end of a broken bone is driven into the other end.

Impacted

The formation of flat bone from connective tissue occurs through the process of

Intramembranous ossification

If you were giving an oral report on the structure and functions of irregular bones, your report should include all of the following except

Irregular bones are small and round and embedded in tendons.

The joint between each parietal bone and occipital bone is called the ___________ suture. Lambdoid Sagittal Coronal Squamous

Lambdoid

If you were describing the bones in the hand to a friend, which two types of bones would your description include?

Long and short bones

Which describes the order of the auditory ossicles, from outer to inner?

Malleus, incus, stapes

All joints in the skull are sutures, except for the joint between the:

Mandible and temporal bones

All of the following are bones are cranial bones, except: Occipital Maxilla Sphenoid Temporal

Maxilla

Which of the following accurately compares the different types of bone cells?

Osteoblasts synthesize bone matrix, osteoclasts break down bone matrix, and osteocytes maintain bone tissue structure.

During long bone formation, _____ lay down bone material, replacing __

Osteoblasts, hyaline cartilage

If you were giving an oral report on bone repair, all of the following would be points in your presentation except

Osteocytes transform the fibrocartilaginous callus into bone.

If a friend asked you to explain osteoporosis, which of the following might be a point you would make?

Osteoporosis is a condition in which overall tissue loss within bones results in bone pain, tenderness, and weakened and brittle bones.

If you were explaining the shapes of the various types of bones, which of the following would you include in your explanation?

Sesamoid bones are small and round.

Which of the following is true of short bones?

Short bones are cube-shaped, being approximately equal in length, width, and thickness.

Which of the following lists the auditory ossicles from inner to outer?

Stapes, incus, malleus

All of the following are part of the axial skeleton except?

The arm

If you were explaining how the various types of bones provide protection to other body structures, your explanation might include all of the following except

The cranial bones are sesamoid bones that protect the brain.

If you were explaining the purpose of the foramina of the skull to a friend, which of the following would you likely include in your explanation?

The foramina are holes that allow for the passage of blood vessels, nerves, and the spinal cord.

If you were explaining the location of the skull sutures to a friend, you would likely include all of the following except?

The sagittal suture is between the temporal and parietal bones.

If your friend asked you to explain the ligaments of the spine that support and reinforce the joints of the vertebral column, your explanation might include all of the following points except?

The vertebral bodies are connected by the alar ligaments and the transverse ligament of the atlas.

Cervical vertebrae differ from other vertebrae in what way?

They have bifid spinous processes, and transverse foramina.

All of the following are components of an osteon except

Trabeculae

Ribs 1-7 are called __________ ribs because they articulate directly to the sternum.

True ribs

Which of the following facial bones is unpaired? Maxilla Zygomatic Lacrimal Vomer

Vomer

Which of the following statements accurately compares yellow and red bone marrow?

Yellow bone marrow consists mostly of fat, whereas red bone marrow contains blood cells.

The function of the fontanelles is to:

allow the cranium to expand

Which of the following is not a bone of the axial skeleton? occipital vertebra rib clavicle

clavicle

How does the sacrum differ in the male and the female body?

in the female, the sacrum is shorter and wider than in the male and directed more obliquely backward, increasing the size of the pelvic cavity

The tibia and fibula are _____ bones.

long

All of the following are types of bones in the skeleton except

regular bones

Which of the following is a characteristic of sesamoid bones?

they form in tendons

Which of the following bones varies in shape and structure?

vertebrae