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