Question 1

How long does the bony callus in a bone repair last?

Accepted Answer

A)   1-2 days
B)   3-4 weeks
C)   3-4 months
D)   1-2 years
E)   more than 10 yearsF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

What criterion is used to categorize the skeleton into axial and appendicular?

Accepted Answer

A)   whether the bones are weight bearing or not
B)   whether the bones lie on the midline or on a girdle
C)   whether the bones are flat or long
D)   whether the bones contain red bone marrow or yellow bone marrow
E)   whether the bones articulate with the pelvis or notF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Describe the steps involved in bone growth by endochondral ossification.

Accepted Answer

1. A cartilaginous model develops and be...

Question 4

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What two hormones are involved in regulating the blood calcium level?

Accepted Answer

A)   calcitonin and renin
B)   renin and aldosterone
C)   renin and PTH
D)   aldosterone and PTH
E)   PTH and calcitoninF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

Bone recycling allows the body to regulate what?

Accepted Answer

A)   the amount of sodium in the blood
B)   the amount of calcium in the blood
C)   the amount of sodium in the bone
D)   the amount of vitamin C in the blood
E)   the amount of vitamin D in the boneF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Which joint action allows for the body part to move towards the midline?

Accepted Answer

A)   adduction
B)   abduction
C)   flexion
D)   pronation
E)   eversionF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Jill broke her cheekbone in an ice skating accident. Which bone did she break?

Accepted Answer

A)   temporal bone
B)   mandible
C)   maxilla
D)   zygomatic bone
E)   frontal boneF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The name of the "tailbone" is the

Accepted Answer

A)   lumbar.
B)   sacrum.
C)   coccyx.
D)   sphinoid.
E)   axis.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 11

List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage is a firm but somewhat...

Question 12

Emma developed a rotator cuff injury. What part of her body is injured?

Accepted Answer

A)   neck
B)   upper back
C)   shoulder
D)   lower back
E)   lower armF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 13

The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

A)   acetabulum
B)   clavicle
C)   acromion process
D)   glenoid cavity
E)   olecranon processF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Bone cells are called ________ while cartilage cells are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   osteocytes, osteoblasts
B)   lacunae, osteocytes
C)   chondrocytes, lacunae
D)   osteoblasts, chondrocytes
E)   osteocytes, chondrocytesF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is not associated with a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   bursae
B)   menisci
C)   ligaments
D)   fibrocartilage
E)   fibrous capsuleF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Only certain bones in the fetus produce blood cells, but all the bones in the adult produce blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

Accepted Answer

A)   the long bones of the leg
B)   the long bones of the arms
C)   the ribs
D)  the fingers
E)  Non of the boveF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

What term is used to describe bone cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   osteocytes
B)   chondrocytes
C)   trabeculae
D)   periosteum
E)   epiphysisF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? Why?

Accepted Answer

A)   atlas, Greek mythology
B)   atlas, it allows "yes" motion of the head
C)   axis, Roman mythology
D)   axis, it allows the "no" motion of the head
E)   sphinoid, Egyptian sphinx mythologyF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

Due to the compression of her intervertebral disks, Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together. How does this affect Carla?

Accepted Answer

A)   She will have limited movement in that area.
B)   She will not be affected at all.
C)   She will need assistance in walking.
D)   She will be unable to stand upright.
E)   She will be unable to lie flat on her back.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Exam 12: Skeletal System

What criterion is used to categorize the skeleton into axial and appendicular?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Jill broke her cheekbone in an ice skating accident. Which bone did she break?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What term is used to describe bone cells?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Due to the compression of her intervertebral disks, Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together. How does this affect Carla?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Emma developed a rotator cuff injury. What part of her body is injured?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which joint action allows for the body part to move towards the midline?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What two hormones are involved in regulating the blood calcium level?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is not associated with a synovial joint?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Bone cells are called ________ while cartilage cells are called ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

How long does the bony callus in a bone repair last?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Bone recycling allows the body to regulate what?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The name of the "tailbone" is the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

Correct AnswerverifiedHyaline cartilage is a firm but somewhat...View AnswerShow Answer

Only certain bones in the fetus produce blood cells, but all the bones in the adult produce blood cells.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Describe the steps involved in bone growth by endochondral ossification.

Correct Answerverified1. A cartilaginous model develops and be...View AnswerShow Answer

Which bones develop by intramembranous ossification?

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIShow Answer

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? Why?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Bone cells are called while cartilage cells are called .

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
Hyaline cartilage is a firm but somewhat...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified
1. A cartilaginous model develops and be...
View Answer

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI

Correct Answer
verified