Skeletal System Chapter 06
TRUE OR FALSE: The last two sets of ribs that are only attached to the vertebrae are called false ribs.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The maxilla is the bone of the lower jaw.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: To move a part of the body toward the midline is called adduction.
FALSE
WHAT IS A Diaphysis?
Hollow shaft of the long bone
TRUE OR FALSE: The sternum is also called the breastbone.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The storage of calcium is an important function of the skeletal system.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The sutures of the skull are synarthrotic joints.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: When fontanels fuse, they form sutures.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The carpals are an example of short bones.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: One of the differences between bone and cartilage is that in cartilage the matrix is more gel-like than the calcified matrix of bone.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: One of the main differences between the male skeleton and female skeleton is the shape of the pelvis.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Osteoblasts and osteoclasts do opposite functions in the bone.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Osteocytes can be found in the lacunae of the osteon.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin have opposite effects on the concentration of calcium in the blood.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The "soft spots" in a baby's skull are referred to as fontanels.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The articular cartilage covers and cushions the ends of the bones.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The bones of the middle ear are part of the axial skeleton.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The concentric rings surrounding the central canal of an osteon are called lamella.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The curves of the spine are important in supporting the weight of the rest of the body.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The diaphysis is the hollow shaft of the long bone.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The endosteum is more interior (deep) than the periosteum.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The femur is the bone of the thigh.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The head of the femur fits into a deep, cup-shaped socket in the coxal bone called the acetabu-lum.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The hip is a diarthrotic joint.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The incus is a bone found in the skull.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The interaction between muscle and bone allows the body to move.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The needlelike threads of spongy bone are called trabeculae.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The occipital bone is the bone in the back of the skull.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The olecranon process is another term for the elbow.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The patella is another term for the kneecap.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The ribs that individually attach to a costal cartilage and then to the sternum are called true ribs.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The scapula and clavicle make up the pectoral girdle.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The tarsals are the bones of the ankle.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The terms osteon and Haversian system refer to the same structure.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The tibia and fibula are bones of the lower leg.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The word "articulation" is another word for joint.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Trapped osteoblasts become osteocytes.
TRUE
The hollow shaft of a long bone is called the: a. diaphysis b. epiphyses c. periosteum d. endosteum
a. diaphysis
Bending the elbow is: a. flexion b. rotation c. abduction d. extension e. adduction f. circumduction
a. flexion
Which of the following reduces the angle of a joint? a. flexion b. rotation c. abduction d. extension e. adduction f. circumduction
a. flexion
Which bone does not contain one of the paranasal sinuses? a. mandible b. maxillary c. frontal d. ethmoid
a. mandible
The bone-resorbing cells are called: a. osteoclasts b. osteocytes c. osteoblasts d. chondrocytes
a. osteoclasts
Moving from superficial to deep in a bone, the parts of the bone would be encountered in which sequence? a. periosteum, endosteum, medullary cavity b. endosteum, periosteum, medullary cavity c. periosteum, medullary cavity, endosteum d. endosteum, medullary cavity, periosteum
a. periosteum, endosteum, medullary cavity
Which of the following is not a type of bone? a. round b. flat c. long d. short
a. round
Which bone is not part of the coxal bone? a. sacrum b. pubis c. ischium d. ilium
a. sacrum
A bone that may develop in a tendon is called a(n): a. sesamoid bone b. irregular bone c. long bone d. none of the above would develop in a tendon
a. sesamoid bone
The two bones of the lower leg are the: a. tibia and fibula b. femur and humerus c. ulna and radius d. none of the above
a. tibia and fibula
Ribs that attach individually to the sternum by way of the costal cartilage are: a. true ribs b. false ribs c. floating ribs d. none of the above
a. true ribs
The cheekbone is called the: a. zygomatic b. maxilla c. mandible d. none of the above
a. zygomatic
Which of the following statements is not true of ribs? a. All ribs attach to vertebrae. b. All ribs attach to the sternum. c. There are three pairs of false ribs. d. All of the above are true of ribs.
b. All ribs attach to the sternum.
Which of the following is not true of calcitonin? a. It is made in the thyroid gland. b. It increases blood calcium. c. It decreases blood calcium. d. It increases calcium in the bone.
b. It increases blood calcium.
Which of the following is not true of the male skeleton? a. The bones tend to be larger than the female skeleton. b. The pelvic opening is wider than the female pelvic opening. c. The markings on the bones are larger and more distinct than in the female. d. All of the above are true of the male skeleton.
b. The pelvic opening is wider than the female pelvic opening.
The primary organ of the skeletal system is: a. cartilage b. bone c. bone and cartilage d. bone, cartilage, and the joints
b. bone
Nutrients pass from the blood vessels to the bone cells by way of the: a. central canal b. canaliculi c. lacunae d. lamella
b. canaliculi
Going from superior to inferior, the regions of the spine would be in which order? a. cervical, thoracic, sacrum, coccyx, lumbar b. cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx c. cervical, lumbar, thoracic, coccyx, sacrum d. cervical, thoracic, lumbar, coccyx, sacrum
b. cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
As long as this is present in a bone, bone growth can continue. a. diaphysis b. epiphyseal plate c. epiphysis d. osteoclasts
b. epiphyseal plate
The ends of long bones are called the: a. diaphysis b. epiphysis c. periosteum d. endosteum
b. epiphysis
The upper jaw bone is called the: a. zygomatic b. maxilla c. mandible d. none of the above
b. maxilla
Which of the following spins one bone relative to another? a. flexion b. rotation c. abduction d. extension e. adduction f. circumduction
b. rotation
A suture is an example of a(n): a. amphiarthrotic joint b. synarthrotic joint c. diarthrotic joint d. none of the above
b. synarthrotic joint
The section of the vertebral column that contains the most vertebrae is the: a. cervical section b. thoracic section c. lumbar section d. sacrum section
b. thoracic section
The total number of phalanges in the body is: a. 14 b. 28 c. 56 d. 84
c. 56
Which of the following is not true of PTH? a. It is made in the parathyroid gland. b. It increases blood calcium. c. It decreases blood calcium. d. It decreases bone calcium.
c. It decreases blood calcium.
Moving part of the body away from the midline of the body is: a. flexion b. rotation c. abduction d. extension e. adduction f. circumduction
c. abduction
The tarsals are the bones of the: a. wrist b. foot c. ankle d. none of the above
c. ankle
Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton? a. ribs b. vertebrae c. carpal bone d. sternum
c. carpal bone
The elbow is an example of a(n): a. amphiarthrotic joint b. synarthrotic joint c. diarthrotic joint d. none of the above
c. diarthrotic joint
The knee is an example of a(n): a. amphiarthrotic joint b. synarthrotic joint c. diarthrotic joint d. none of the above
c. diarthrotic joint
In the adult skeleton, red bone marrow is found in the: a. diaphysis b. medullary canal c. epiphysis d. endosteum
c. epiphysis
Ribs that do not attach to costal cartilage at all are: a. true ribs b. false ribs c. floating ribs d. none of the above
c. floating ribs
The red bone marrow is important in the skeletal function of: a. protection b. support c. hematopoiesis d. storag
c. hematopoiesis
The bone cells in the Haversian system are found in little spaces called: a. central canal b. canaliculi c. lacunae d. none of the above
c. lacunae
The bone-forming cells are called: a. osteoclasts b. osteocytes c. osteoblasts d. chondrocytes
c. osteoblasts
The lambdoidal suture is formed by the joining of the: a. occipital bone and the temporal bones b. temporal bones and the frontal bone c. parietal bones and the occipital bone d. parietal bones and the frontal bone
c. parietal bones and the occipital bone
The strong, fibrous membrane covering the shaft of the long bone is called the: a. diaphysis b. epiphysis c. periosteum d. endosteum
c. periosteum
Moving the arm in a circle around the shoulder joint is: a. flexion b. rotation c. abduction d. extension e. adduction f. circumduction
f. circumduction
Moving part of the body toward the midline of the body is: a. flexion b. rotation c. abduction d. extension e. adduction f. circumduction
e. adduction
TRUE OR FALSE: The body has 20 phalanges; 10 on the hands and 10 on the feet.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: A joint with only slight movement is called a diarthrotic joint.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Because the last two sets of ribs are not attached to any other bones in the body, they are called floating ribs.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Between the two diaphyses of a long bone is the epiphysis.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: A bursa is a shock-absorbing pocket of fluid found in some joints.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: A diarthrotic joint is a freely moving joint.
TRUE
The wrist bone is an example of: a. a short bone b. a long bone c. a flat bone d. an irregular bone
a. a short bone
The humerus is an example of: a. a short bone b. a long bone c. a flat bone d. an irregular bone
b. a long bone
TRUE OR FALSE: Most of the bones of the body begin as cartilage.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Bones are the only major structure in the body that is not considered living.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Canaliculi supply food and oxygen to cartilage cells.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Going from superior to inferior, the sequence of the vertebrae is cervical, thoracic, lumbar, coccyx, and sacrum.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: In a flat bone, the compact layer of bone on either side of the spongy layer of bone is called the diploe.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: In the adult skeleton, the function of hematopoiesis occurs in the medullary canal.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Only the true ribs attach to the sternum by the costal cartilage.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Osteoblasts are the bone-resorbing cells.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Osteoclasts are the bone-forming cells.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bone and occurs most often in women of childbearing age.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Parathyroid hormone decreases the concentration of calcium in the blood.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The articular cartilage covers and protects the diaphysis of the long bones.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The calcified rings of compact bone are called canaliculi.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The carpals are the bones of the hand.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The central canal of the osteon is also called the medullary cavity.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The curves of the spine in the cervical and lumbar regions are the convex curves of the spine.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The epiphysis is the hollow area in the shaft of the bone where marrow is stored.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The frontal bone of the skull is an example of an irregular bone.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The function of hematopoiesis is accomplished in the osteon of the bone.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The hinge joint provides the widest range of motion for the body.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The indentation in the femur where the patella or kneecap fits is called the acetabulum.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The knee is an amphiarthrotic joint.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The lacuna is a large canal in the center of the osteon that contains a blood vessel.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The metacarpals are the bones of the foot.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The olecranon process of the humerus and the olecranon fossa of the ulna make up the structure of the elbow.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The periosteum lines the medullary cavity.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The red bone marrow contributes to the support function of the skeletal system.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The skull is formed by endochondral ossification.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The spine has three curves: two convex and one concave.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The tibia and fibula are the bones of the lower arm.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The vertebrae are examples of flat bones.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: The zygomatic bone is the cheekbone.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: There are more bones in the axial skeleton than in the appendicular skeleton.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: To increase the angle of a joint is the definition of flexion.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: To move a part of the body away from the midline is called adduction.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Vitamin C supplements are sometimes given to women to help prevent osteoporosis.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Chondrocytes are cartilage cells.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Like bone cells, cartilage cells are located in lacunae.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: A joint with no movement is called a synarthrotic joint.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: A ligament is a band of connective tissue that holds two bones together.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: An improperly treated epiphyseal fracture can result in the affected limb being shorter than normal.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: As long as the epiphyseal plate remains between the diaphysis and epiphysis, bone growth can continue.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Bones are the primary organ of the skeletal system.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Both bone and cartilage are examples of connective tissue.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Calcitonin increases the mineralization of bone.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Canaliculi are small canals that help supply the bone cells with food and oxygen.
TRUE
A treatment method for osteoporosis, a condition where there is too little calcium in the bone, might be to: a. stimulate the release of calcitonin from the parathyroid gland b. stimulate the release of PTH from the thyroid gland c. stimulate the release of calcitonin from the thyroid gland d. none of the above would be a possible method of treatment
c. stimulate the release of calcitonin from the thyroid gland
The two bones of the lower arm are the: a. tibia and fibula b. femur and humerus c. ulna and radius d. none of the above
c. ulna and radius
Which of the following statements is true of both bone and cartilage? a. They both contain more intercellular matrix than cells. b. Both bone and cartilage cells are supplied with food and oxygen through cana-liculi. c. Both bone and cartilage cells are located in lacunae. d. Both a and c are true.
d. Both a and c are true.
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system? a. movement b. calcium storage c. blood cell formation d. all of the above are functions of the skeletal system
d. all of the above are functions of the skeletal system
The bones of the spine are examples of: a. a short bone b. a long bone c. a flat bone d. an irregular bone
d. an irregular bone
The phalanges are the bones of the: a. fingers b. wrists c. toes d. both a and c above
d. both a and c above
Cartilage cells are called: a. osteoclasts b. osteocytes c. osteoblasts d. chondrocytes
d. chondrocytes
The thin, fibrous membrane that lines the medullary cavity is called the: a. diaphysis b. epiphysis c. periosteum d. endosteum
d. endosteum
Straightening a bent elbow is: a. flexion b. rotation c. abduction d. extension e. adduction f. circumduction
d. extension
Which of the following increases the angle of a joint? a. flexion b. rotation c. abduction d. extension e. adduction f. circumduction
d. extension
The bone of the thigh is the: a. ulna b. radius c. humerus d. femur
d. femur
Which bone is not part of the appendicular skeleton? a. humerus b. ulna c. tibia d. hyoid bone
d. hyoid bone
The diploe: a. is found in the medullary cavity b. is the outer layer of a long bone c. is the inner layer of a long bone d. is the middle layer of a flat bone
d. is the middle layer of a flat bone
The bone at the back of the skull is called the: a. temporal b. parietal c. sphenoid d. none of the above
d. none of the above
The metacarpals are the bones of the: a. wrist b. foot c. ankle d. none of the above
d. none of the above
Another name for the Haversian system is: a. central canal b. lacunae c. canaliculi d. osteon
d. osteon
Trabeculae are: a. needlelike threads of spongy bone b. the basic structure of cartilage c. the basic structure of compact bone d. the basic structure of bone marrow
needlelike threads of spongy bone
