Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 6: The Skeletal System

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?
A)protects soft organs
B)produces vitamin D
C)supports the body
D)stores minerals and fat
2
Identify the classifications of bones based upon shape.
A)long, short, square, flat, and regular
B)long, cubed, square, flat and irregular
C)long, short, flat, irregular and triangular
D)long, short, flat, irregular and round
3
Bones that have a length approximately equal to the width is classified as a(n) ______ bone.
A)flat
B)irregular
C)long
D)short
4
Bones that are plate like with a broad surface are classified as ______ bones.
A)flat
B)irregular
C)long
D)short
5
Which of the following is NOT part of a long bone?
A)diaphysis
B)medullary cavity
C)epiphysis
D)perichondrium
6
The end of a long bone is the
A)endosteum.
B)diaphysis.
C)epiphysis
D)periosteum.
7
The shaft of a long bone is the:
A)endosteum.
B)diaphysis.
C)epiphysis
D)periosteium
8
The epiphyses are covered with _____ to provide protection.
A)articular (hyaline) cartilage
B)red marrow
C)yellow marrow
D)endosteum
9
The diaphysis predominately composed of:
A)spongy bone.
B)hyaline cartilage.
C)compact bone.
D)fibrous connective tissue.
10
Compact bone consists of cylinder-shaped units called
A)osteons.
B)trabeculae.
C)Haversian systems.
D)Both A and C are correct.
11
The joining of bones at a joint is a(n):
A)articulation
B)diaphysis
C)epiphysis
D)endosteum
12
The process of the formation of blood cells is called:
A)endochondral ossification
B)hematopoiesis
C)intramembranous ossification
D)remodeling
13
Concentric rings of bone matrix in compact bone are called
A)lamellae.
B)lacunae.
C)canaliculi.
D)endosteum.
14
Compact bone consists of cylindrical units called:
A)lamellae.
B)canaliculi
C)osteons
D)4).trabeculae
15
Blood vessels travel from one central canal to another central canal through a:
A)canaliculi
B)medullary canal
C)perforating canal
D)trabeculae
16
Spongy bone is characterized by bony plates called
A)lamellae.
B)trabeculae.
C)lacunae.
D)canaliculi.
17
Yellow bone marrow consists mostly of:
A)cartilage
B)fat tissue
C)red blood cells
D)white blood cells
18
Identify the bone cell that is derived from the type of white blood cell called monocytes.
A)osteoprogenitor cells.
B)osteoblasts.
C)osteocytes.
D)osteoclasts.
19
Bone-forming cells are called:
A)osteoprogenitor cells.
B)osteoblasts.
C)osteocytes.
D)osteoclasts.
20
Cells that break down bone tissue are called:
A)osteoprogenitor cells.
B)osteoblasts.
C)osteocytes.
D)osteoclasts.
21
The process of bone formation from a fibrous connective tissue membrane is called
A)hematopoiesis.
B)endochondral ossification.
C)intramembranous ossification.
D)remodeling.
22
The process of endochondral ossification uses a model of ________ to form bones.
A)fibrocartilage
B)hyaline cartilage
C)fibrous connective tissue membrane
D)adipose tissue
23
Bones grow in length at the:
A)epiphysis
B)diaphysis
C)epiphyseal plate
D)periosteum
24
Place the following steps of endochondral ossification in chronological order.
1)Formation of bone collar.
2)Formation of primary center of ossification.
3)Formation of secondary center of ossification.
4)Ossification of epiphyseal plate.
A)1-2-3-4
B)1-2-4-3
C)2-1-3-4
D)2-3-1-4
25
List the steps in bone fracture repair in the chronological order?
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
26
Which type of fracture occurs when the break is ragged due to twisting of the bone?
A)compressed
B)comminuted
C)impacted
D)spiral
27
The intake of Vitamin D and calcium of older people should be _______ younger individuals.
A)the same as
B)less than
C)greater than
28
Identify a bone of the appendicular skeleton.
A)cranium
B)ribs
C)sternum
D)coxal bone
29
Identify the four paranasal sinuses associated with the skull.
A)temporal, mandibular, sphenoidal and mastoid
B)frontal, maxillary, mandibular and nasal
C)temporal, maxillary, mastorid and ethmoidal
D)frontal, maxillary, sphenoidal and ethmoidal
30
The paranasal sinuses drain into the ______ and the mastoid sinuses drain into the _____.
A)nose: inner ear
B)nose: middle ear
C)inner ear: middle ear
D)middle ear: inner ear
31
The membranous regions in between the cranial bones of a fetal skull are called:
A)fontanels
B)foramina
C)sinuses
D)sutures
32
Identify an example of a cranial bone.
A)ethmoid
B)nasal
C)vomer
D)zygomatic
33
The cranial bone(s) that forms the forehead, a portion of the nose and the superior portion of the orbits is/are the _______ bone(s).
A)ethmoid
B)frontal
C)parietal
D)sphenoid
34
The cranial bone(s) that forms the most posterior portion of the skull is/are the _______ bone(s).
A)ethmoid
B)occipital
C)parietal
D)sphenoid
35
The cranial bone(s) shaped like a butterfly that forms the sides and floor of the cranium is/are the _______ bone(s).
A)ethmoid
B)occipital
C)sphenoid
D)temportal
36
The hard palate is formed by the _______ and ________ bones.
A)mandible: maxillae
B)maxillae: palatine
C)palatine and zygomatic
D)zygomatic and vomer
37
The bones that serve as pathways for ducts that carry tears from the eyes to the nose is the ______ bone.
A)ethmoid
B)lacrimal
C)maxillae
D)nasal
38
The cheek bones are predominately formed by the _______ bones.
A)maxillae
B)parietal
C)temporal
D)zygomatic
39
The upper jaw is formed by the:
A)mandible
B)maxillae
C)vomer bone
D)zygomatic bones
40
The lower jaw is formed by the:
A)mandible
B)maxillae
C)vomer bone
D)zygomatic bones
41
The nasal septum is formed by the ______bone and the perpendicular plate of the ______.
A)nasal; ethmoid
B)ethmoid; nasal
C)ethmoid; vomer
D)vomer; ethmoid
42
The only movable bone of the skull is the:
A)cranium
B)mandible
C)maxilla
D)vomer
43
What is the name of the U-shaped bone located superior to the larynx?
A)hyoid
B)thyroid
C)zygomatic arch
D)clavicle
44
What is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone?
A)patella
B)hyoid
C)(distal) phalanges
D)occipital
45
Within the vertebral column there are ______ cervical vertebrae, _____ thoracic vertebrae and ______ lumbar vertebrae.
A)5:10:5
B)5:12:5
C)7:12:5
D)7:12:7
46
The adult sacrum consists of ______ vertebrae fused together.
A)5
B)7
C)12
D)31
47
The atlas is also known as the ______ vertebrae.
A)C1
B)C2
C)C7
D)T1
48
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is
A)kyphosis.
B)scoliosis.
C)lordosis.
D)hunchback
49
The ribs attach to the ______ vertebrae.
A)cervical
B)lumbar
C)sacral
D)thoracic
50
There are _____ vertebrosternal ribs, _____ vertebrochondral ribs and ______ vertebral ribs.
A)5-5-2
B)6-3-3
C)7-3-2
D)8-2-2
51
The ribs that attach to the thoracic vertebrae and directly to the sternum via costal cartilage are called _______ ribs.
A)vertebral
B)vertebrochondral
C)vertebrosternal
52
The breastbone is also known as the:
A)clavicle
B)manubrium
C)scapula
D)sternum
53
Identify the three sections of the sternum from most superior to most inferior.
A)body, manubrium and xiphoid process
B)body, xiphoid process and manubrium
C)manubrium, xiphoid process and body
D)manubrium, body and xiphoid process
54
Identify the bones that form the pectoral girdle.
A)Scapulae and clavicles
B)Radii and ulnae
C)Coxal bones
D)Tibiae and fibulae
55
In anatomical position, identify the forearm bone that is most lateral?
A)radius
B)ulna
C)tibia
D)fibula
56
The arm bone is also known as the:
A)carpals
B)humerus
C)radius
D)ulna
57
The wrist bones are the:
A)carpals
B)metacarpals
C)metatarsals
D)tarsals
58
The head of the humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity of the:
A)femur
B)radius
C)os coxa
D)scapula
59
The depression on the posterior side of the humerus for the ulna when the elbow is extended is the:
A)capitulum
B)head
C)olecranon fossa
D)trochlea
60
In one hand, there are ______ carpals, ______ metacarpals and ______ phalanges.
A)5-5-5
B)7- 5-9
C)8-5-14
D)8-5-15
61
Identify the three regions of the coxal bones.
A)Acetabulum, ilum and pubis
B)Acetabulum, ischium and pubis
C)Ilium, ischium and scarum
D)Ilium, ischium and pubis
62
The most inferior portion of the coxal bone is the:
A)Acetabulum
B)Ilium
C)Ischium
D)Pubis
63
The most anterior portion of the coxal bone is the:
A)Acetabulum
B)Ilium
C)Ischium
D)Pubis
64
The depression of the coxal bones where the head of the femur articulates with the coxal bone is called the:
A)acetabulum
B)obturator foramen
C)sciatic notch
D)pubic symphysis
65
The thigh bone is the:
A)femur
B)humerus
C)tibia
D)ulna
66
Identify the bones of the leg.
A)Only the femur.
B)Only the tibia and fibula.
C)Femur, fibula, tibia and patella.
D)Femur, fibula, tibia, patella, and tarsals.
67
Explain why female hips are broader then male hips.
A)Female iliac bones are more flared.
B)Female ischial bones are more flared.
C)Female pubic bones are more flared.
D)Female bones are thicker.
68
The pelvis is formed from the
A)just the coxal bones.
B)coxal bones, sacrum, and coccyx.
C)coxal bones and scapulae.
D)clavicles, scapulae and sternum.
69
Which of the following is NOT a part of the coxal bone?
A)sacrum
B)ilium
C)ischium
D)pubis
70
In one foot, there are ______ tarsals, ______ metatarsals and ______ phalanges.
A)5-5-5
B)7- 5-14
C)8-5-14
D)8-5-15
71
The heel bone is the:
A)calcaneus
B)fibula
C)patella
D)talus
72
An immovable joint is called a/an
A)diarthrosis.
B)amphiarthrosis.
C)osteoarthrosis.
D)synarthrosis.
73
A suture is an example of a ______ joint.
A)synovial
B)fibrous
C)cartilagenous
74
The suture between the parietal and occipital bones is the _______ suture.
A)coronal
B)lambdoidal
C)sagittal
D)squamosal
75
Which of the following is NOT a cartilagenous joint?
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
76
A freely movable joint is called a ______ joint.
A)cartilagenous
B)synovial
C)diarthrotic
D)Both B and C are correct.
77
The joint between the carpal and first metacarpal of the thumb is a ______ joint.
A)hinge
B)condyloid
C)saddle
D)gliding
78
The hip and shoulder are _____ joints.
A)saddle
B)ball and socket
C)hinge
D)condyloid
79
The knee and elbow are ______ joints.
A)hinge
B)ball and socket
C)saddle
D)gliding
80
A joint that allows for up and down movement in one plane is a _________ joint.
A)gliding
B)hinge
C)condyloid
D)saddle
81
The joint between the atlas and axis is a _____ joint.
A)gliding
B)pivot
C)condyloid
D)hinge
82
To bow before a king is an example of
A)extension.
B)abduction.
C)adduction.
D)flexion.
83
To flap your arms like a bird involves
A)flexion and extension.
B)supination and pronation.
C)abduction and adduction.
D)elevation and depression.
84
Doing arm circles is an example of
A)rotation.
B)circumduction.
C)flexion.
D)pronation.
85
The movement used to cup your hands to get a drink is
A)pronation.
B)depression.
C)eversion.
D)supination.
86
Which of the following is an autoimmune disorder that results in damage to joints?
A)rheumatoid arthritis
B)osteoarthritis
C)osteoporosis
D)bursitis
87
The deterioration of articular cartilage is called
A)osteoporosis.
B)rheumatoid arthritis.
C)osteoarthritis.
D)gouty arthritis.
88
What mineral is stored in bone?
A)vitamin C
B)calcium
C)oxygen
D)potassium
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