Question 1

Once a person reaches adulthood,they no longer form new bone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A wrist is an example of a __________ joint.

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A)  ball-and-socket
B)  hinge
C)  gliding
D)  pivotE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The connective tissue membrane that surrounds all bones is the

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A)  periosteum.
B)  endosteum.
C)  osteon.
D)  articular cartilage.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Which bone is important for swallowing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Palatine bone
B)  Maxilla
C)  Mandible
D)  Hyoid boneE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

There is a small bone that is on the medial side of the orbits.It has a hole in it for tears to drain into the nasal cavity.What is its name?

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A)  Sphenoid
B)  Lacrimal
C)  Maxilla
D)  Ethmoid
E)  NasalF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Rotating the arms so that the palms are forward is an example of

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A)  elevation.
B)  abduction.
C)  inversion.
D)  supination.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Red marrow

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A)  produces blood cells.
B)  is located in the cavities of compact bone.
C)  is located in the epiphyseal plate.
D)  All apply.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Turning the foot so that the sole faces inward is an example of

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A)  supination.
B)  adduction.
C)  inversion.
D)  eversion.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The addition of new bony matrix on top of existing bone,increasing the bone's diameter,is called

Accepted Answer

A)  endochondral ossification.
B)  intramembranous ossification.
C)  osteoprogenesis.
D)  appositional growth.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

In which bone would the external acoustic meatus be found?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal bone
B)  Zygomatic bone
C)  Parietal bone
D)  MaxillaE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

A ________ is a sharp,slender process on a bone for muscle attachment.

Accepted Answer

A)  crest
B)  spine
C)  tubercle
D)  headE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The phalanges are the bones of the

Accepted Answer

A)  hand.
B)  fingers and toes.
C)  wrist.
D)  foot.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a bone of the cranium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethmoid
B)  Sphenoid
C)  Maxilla
D)  ParietalE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Another term for "hunchback" is

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A)  lordosis.
B)  kyphosis.
C)  scoliosis.
D)  osteoporosis.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The pubic symphysis is made mostly of

Accepted Answer

A)  collagen fibers.
B)  hyaline cartilage.
C)  elastic cartilage.
D)  fibrocartilage.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The _____ of the femur articulates with the acetabulum.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater trochanter
B)  head
C)  neck
D)  condyleE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a body function that aids the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocrine system regulates calcium storage and bone growth.
B)  Cardiovascular system delivers oxygen and nutrients to bones.
C)  Integumentary system helps provide vitamin A for calcium absorption.
D)  Sex hormones affect bone density.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Autologous chondrocyte implantation allows

Accepted Answer

A)  replacement of articular cartilage with polyethylene.
B)  joint replacement with metal.
C)  regrowth of damaged hyaline cartilage.
D)  fusion of bones in a joint.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

An exaggerated lumbar curvature is called

Accepted Answer

A)  lordosis.
B)  kyphosis.
C)  hunchback.
D)  scoliosis.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The large bump on the lateral part of the ankle is the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral malleolus of the tibia.
B)  lateral condyle of the tibia.
C)  lateral malleolus of the fibula.
D)  lateral condyle of the talus.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: The Skeletal System

There is a small bone that is on the medial side of the orbits.It has a hole in it for tears to drain into the nasal cavity.What is its name?

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The large bump on the lateral part of the ankle is the

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An exaggerated lumbar curvature is called

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Autologous chondrocyte implantation allows

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The connective tissue membrane that surrounds all bones is the

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Once a person reaches adulthood,they no longer form new bone.

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Which bone is important for swallowing?

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A ________ is a sharp,slender process on a bone for muscle attachment.

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A wrist is an example of a __________ joint.

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Another term for "hunchback" is

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Which of the following is NOT a body function that aids the skeletal system?

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Red marrow

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In which bone would the external acoustic meatus be found?

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The pubic symphysis is made mostly of

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The phalanges are the bones of the

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Rotating the arms so that the palms are forward is an example of

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The addition of new bony matrix on top of existing bone,increasing the bone's diameter,is called

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Which of the following is NOT a bone of the cranium?

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Turning the foot so that the sole faces inward is an example of

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The _____ of the femur articulates with the acetabulum.

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