Question 1
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
novella_1389783 A) protects soft organs
B) produces vitamin D
C) supports the body
D) stores minerals and fat
Question 2
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Which of the following is NOT part of a long bone?
novella_1389783 A) diaphysis
B) medullary cavity
C) epiphysis
D) perichondrium
Question 3
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The end of a long bone is the
novella_1389783 A) endosteum.
B) diaphysis.
C) epiphysis
D) periosteum.
Question 4
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The epiphyses are covered with _____ to provide protection.
novella_1389783 A) articular (hyaline) cartilage
B) red marrow
C) yellow marrow
D) endosteum
Question 5
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The diaphysis is made of
novella_1389783 A) spongy bone.
B) hyaline cartilage.
C) compact bone.
D) fibrous connective tissue.
Question 6
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Compact bone consists of cylinder-shaped units called
novella_1389783 A) osteons.
B) trabeculae.
C) Haversian systems.
D) Both A and C are correct.
Question 7
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Concentric rings of bone matrix in compact bone are called
novella_1389783 A) lamellae.
B) lacunae.
C) canaliculi.
D) endosteum.
Question 8
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Spongy bone is characterized by bony plates called
novella_1389783 A) lamellae.
B) trabeculae.
C) lacunae.
D) canaliculi.
Question 9
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Bone-forming cells are called
novella_1389783 A) osteoprogenitor cells.
B) osteoblasts.
C) osteocytes.
D) osteoclasts.
Question 10
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Cells that break down bone are called
novella_1389783 A) osteoprogenitor cells.
B) osteoblasts.
C) osteocytes.
D) osteoclasts.
Question 11
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The process of bone formation from a fibrous connective tissue membrane is called
novella_1389783 A) hematopoiesis.
B) endochondral ossification.
C) intramembranous ossification.
D) remodeling.
Question 12
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The process of endochondral ossification uses a model of ________ to form bones.
novella_1389783 A) fibrocartilage
B) hyaline cartilage
C) fibrous connective tissue membrane
D) adipose tissue
Question 13
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The ______ is where bones will grow in length.
novella_1389783 A) epiphysis
B) diaphysis
C) epiphyseal plate
D) periosteum
Question 14
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Which of the following lists the steps in bone fracture repair in the correct order?
novella_1389783 A) hematoma, fibrocartilage callus, bony callus, remodeling
B) fibrocartilage callus, bony callus, hematoma, remodeling
C) hematoma, bony callus, fibrocartilage callus, remodeling
D) remodeling, bony callus, fibrocartilage callus, hematoma
Question 15
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Which type of fracture occurs when the break is ragged due to twisting of the bone?
novella_1389783 A) compressed
B) comminuted
C) impacted
D) spiral
Question 16
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the axial skeleton?
novella_1389783 A) cranium
B) ribs
C) sternum
D) coxal bone
Question 17
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What is the only movable portion of the skull?
novella_1389783 A) cranium
B) mandible
C) maxilla
D) vomer
Question 18
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An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is
novella_1389783 A) kyphosis.
B) scoliosis.
C) lordosis.
D) hunchback
Question 19
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In anatomical position, which arm bone is lateral?
novella_1389783 A) radius
B) ulna
C) tibia
D) fibula
Question 20
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What is the name of the U-shaped bone located superior to the larynx?
novella_1389783 A) hyoid
B) thyroid
C) zygomatic arch
D) clavicle
Question 21
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What is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone?
novella_1389783 A) patella
B) hyoid
C) (distal) phalanges
D) occipital
Question 22
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Which of the following is NOT a leg bone?
novella_1389783 A) femur
B) tibia
C) ulna
D) fibula
Question 23
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The pelvis is formed from the
novella_1389783 A) just the coxal bones.
B) coxal bones, sacrum, and coccyx.
C) coxal bones and scapulae.
D) clavicles, scapulae and sternum.
Question 24
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the coxal bone?
novella_1389783 A) sacrum
B) ilium
C) ischium
D) pubis
Question 25
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Which of the following is most distal to the elbow?
novella_1389783 A) phalanges
B) carpals
C) metacarpals
D) radius
Question 26
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An immovable joint is called a/an
novella_1389783 A) diarthrosis.
B) amphiarthrosis.
C) osteoarthrosis.
D) synarthrosis.
Question 27
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A suture is an example of a ______ joint.
novella_1389783 A) synovial
B) fibrous
C) cartilagenous
Question 28
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The suture between the parietal and occipital bones is the _______ suture.
novella_1389783 A) coronal
B) lambdoidal
C) sagittal
D) squamosal
Question 29
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Which of the following is NOT a cartilagenous joint?
novella_1389783 A) between the bodies of vertebrae
B) between a tooth root and its socket.
C) between a rib and the sternum
D) between the pubic bones
Question 30
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A freely movable joint is called a ______ joint.
novella_1389783 A) cartilagenous
B) synovial
C) diarthrotic
D) Both B and C are correct.
Question 31
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The joint between the carpal and first metacarpal of the thumb is a ______ joint.
novella_1389783 A) hinge
B) condyloid
C) saddle
D) gliding
Question 32
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The hip and shoulder are _____ joints.
novella_1389783 A) saddle
B) ball and socket
C) hinge
D) condyloid
Question 33
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The knee and elbow are ______ joints.
novella_1389783 A) hinge
B) ball and socket
C) saddle
D) gliding
Question 34
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A joint that allows for up and down movement in one plane is a _________ joint.
novella_1389783 A) gliding
B) hinge
C) condyloid
D) saddle
Question 35
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The joint between the atlas and axis is a _____ joint.
novella_1389783 A) gliding
B) pivot
C) condyloid
D) hinge
Question 36
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To bow before a king is an example of
novella_1389783 A) extension.
B) abduction.
C) adduction.
D) flexion.
Question 37
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To flap your arms like a bird involves
novella_1389783 A) flexion and extension.
B) supination and pronation.
C) abduction and adduction.
D) elevation and depression.
Question 38
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Doing arm circles is an example of
novella_1389783 A) rotation.
B) circumduction.
C) flexion.
D) pronation.
Question 39
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The movement used to cup your hands to get a drink is
novella_1389783 A) pronation.
B) depression.
C) eversion.
D) supination.
Question 40
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Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder that results in damage to joints?
novella_1389783 A) rheumatoid arthritis
B) osteoarthritis
C) osteoporosis
D) bursitis
Question 41
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The deterioration of articular cartilage is called
novella_1389783 A) osteoporosis.
B) rheumatoid arthritis.
C) osteoarthritis.
D) gouty arthritis.
Question 42
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What mineral is stored in bone?
novella_1389783 A) vitamin C
B) calcium
C) oxygen
D) potassium