Homework 1
Which of the following fracture types is characterized by the bone protruding through skin? Complete Incomplete Closed Open Displaced
open
Which of the following are bone-forming cells? Osteogenic (osteoprogenitor) cells Osteoblasts Osteoclasts Osteocytes Osteons
osteoblasts
When __________ become enclosed in lacunae, they become cells called __________. osteogenic cells; osteoblasts osteoblasts; osteoclasts osteoblasts; osteocytes osteocytes; osteoclasts osteocytes; osteoblasts
osteoblasts; osteocytes
Which of the following are not facial bones? Parietal bones Maxillae Lacrimal bones Nasal bones Palatine bones
parietal bones
Which of the following is not a group of vertebrae? Thoracic Cervical Lumbar Pelvic Sacral
pelvic
The head of an infant passes through the __________ during birth. obturator foramen pelvic inlet pubic symphysis acetabulum auricular surface
pelvic inlet
A bone is covered externally with a sheath called __________, whereas the internal surface is lined with __________. epiphysis; diaphysis diaphysis; epiphysis compact bone; spongy bone periosteum; endosteum endosteum; periosteum
periosteum; endosteum
The acromion is a bone marking found on the __________. clavicle scapula ulna scaphoid pollex
scapula
Which of the following bones is not found in the axial skeleton? Frontal bone Mandible Scapula Thoracic vertebra Stapes
scapula
The glenoid cavity of the __________ articulates with the head of the __________. scapula; sternum radius; humerus humerus; scapula sternum; humerus scapula; humerus
scapula; humerus
The __________ suture separates the temporal bone from the parietal bone. coronal squamous lambdoid sagittal frontal
squamous
The manubrium is a bone surface marking found on the __________. clavicle sternum scapula rib vertebra
sternum
The __________ is found in the thoracic cage, whereas the __________ is found in the pectoral girdle. sternum; clavicle clavicle; sternum T5; T1 scapula; clavicle scapula; sternum
sternum; clavicle
Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton? Store calcium and phosphate ions Store red blood cells Provide support for most muscles Protect the brain Protect the spinal cord
store red blood cells
Which of the following bones is considered part of the appendicular skeleton? The frontal bone The mandible The scapula The thoracic vertebra The stapes
the scapula
Which of the following is not found in the temporal bone? The zygomatic process The mastoid process The external acoustic meatus The sella turcica The mandibular fossa
the sella turcica
Which of the following is not bones associated with the skull? The incus The malleus The hyoid The stapes The vomer
the vomer
Rib 7 is known as a __________ rib. true floating false pelvic cervical
true
Which of the following can be found in the marrow cavity of the diaphysis of an adult humerus (upper arm bone)? Osteons Hemopoietic tissue Red bone marrow Yellow bone marrow Compact bone
yellow bone marrow
The average number of bones in the normal adult skeleton is __________. 56 106 156 206 256
206
Which one of the following descriptions is not part of being in anatomical position? Arms at sides Standing erect Face and eyes facing forward Feet flat on the floor Palms facing posteriorly
Palms facing posteriorly
Which of the following is not true regarding the differences between the male and female pelvis? The male pelvis is more massive. The male pelvic outlet is smaller. The female pubic arch is usually greater than 100°. The female coccyx is tilted posteriorly. The female sacrum is longer.
The female sacrum is longer.
Which of the following structures contributes to the nasal septum? The zygomatic arch The palatine bones The cribriform plate The superior nasal concha The perpendicular plate of the ethmoid
The perpendicular plate of the ethmoid
Which of the following is not found in the pectoral girdle? The glenohumeral joint The acromioclavicular joint The sternoclavicular joint The sacroiliac joint The clavicle and scapula
The sacroiliac joint
The sternum is __________ to the vertebral column. anterior posterior superior inferior medial
anterior
The __________ is not found on the femur. anterior border fovea capitis medial condyle greater trochanter lesser trochanter
anterior border
Which of the following markings of the ilium is for articulation with the axial skeleton? Auricular surface Intervertebral disc Pubic symphysis Conoid tubercle Coronoid process
auricular surface
The most proximal region of the upper limb is called the __________ region. palmar cubital carpal antebrachial brachial
brachial
Which of the following bones comprises the heel of the foot? Cuboid Calcaneus Navicular Trochlear Talus
calcaneus
The disc-shaped head of the radius articulates with the __________ of the humerus. radial tuberosity trochlea capitulum olecranon process glenoid cavity
capitulum
Which of the following are common in compact bone but rarely seen in spongy bone? Lamellae Osteoclasts Lacunae Central canals Osteocytes
central canals
The spinous process has a bifid tip in most __________ vertebrae. cervical thoracic lumbar sacral coccygeal
cervical
A rounded knob that articulates with another bone is called a __________. condyle sulcus alveolus foramen sinus
condyle
Which of the following bones is least likely to be injured by a fall on an out-stretched hand? Multiple Choice Trapezium Cuboid Trapezoid Triquetrum Pisiform
cuboid
The visceral pericardium is __________ to the parietal pericardium. lateral medial superficial deep anterior
deep
The axis is the only vertebra with a __________. transverse foramen spinous process dens (odontoid process) vertebral arch superior articular facet
dens (odontoid process)
One long bone meets another at its __________. diaphysis epiphyseal plate periosteum metaphysis epiphysis
epiphysis
The expanded head at each end of a long bone is called a(n) __________. epiphysis diaphysis articular cartilage periosteum endosteum
epiphysis
Which of the following bones is not found in the appendicular skeleton? Clavicle Patella Ethmoid Ulna Carpals
ethmoid
Which of the following bones is unpaired? Ethmoid Parietal bone Maxilla Zygomatic bone Palatine bone
ethmoid
The acetabulum articulates with the _________. humerus femur patella tibia hip bone
femur
A hole through a bone that usually allows passage for nerves and blood vessels is called a(n) __________. canal alveolus fissure foramen sinus
foramen
Which of the following is formed by endochondral ossification? Frontal bone Humerus Trabeculae Occipital
humerus
Which of the following is formed by endochondral ossification? Frontal bone Humerus Trabeculae Occipital
humerus
The __________ is a bone in the brachium, whereas the _________ and _________ are bones in the antebrachium. humerus; radius; ulna femur; tibia; fibula carpus; radius; ulna radius; humerus; ulna ulna; humerus; radius
humerus; radius; ulna
When you rest your hands on your hips, you are resting them on your __________. pelvic inlet pelvic outlet pelvic brim iliac crests auricular surfaces
iliac crests
