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

Chapter 6: The Skeletal System

True or False Quiz

1
Blood cells are produced in the yellow bone marrow.
A)True
B)False
2
The shaft of a long bone is called the diaphysis.
A)True
B)False
3
In an adult, the medullary cavity contains yellow marrow or fat.
A)True
B)False
4
Osteocytes live in small spaces called canaliculi.
A)True
B)False
5
Bones of the skull develop from the process of intramembranous ossification.
A)True
B)False
6
In endochondral ossification, hyaline cartilage turns into bone.
A)True
B)False
7
In addition to adequate intake of vitamin D and calcium, walking and weight training will increase bone strength and decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
A)True
B)False
8
A fossa is a shallow depression on a bone surface.
A)True
B)False
9
A fontanelle is a cavity or hollow space in a bone.
A)True
B)False
10
The cribriform plate of the sphenoid bone allows access to the olfactory sensors in the upper nasal cavity.
A)True
B)False
11
The vomer forms part of the orbit of the eye.
A)True
B)False
12
There are seven cervical, fourteen thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.
A)True
B)False
13
The second cervical vertebra that allows you to shake your head "no" is the axis.
A)True
B)False
14
The ribs attach to the lumbar vertebra in the back.
A)True
B)False
15
The xiphoid process is the most inferior part of the sternum.
A)True
B)False
16
Rib pairs 11 and 12 are the true ribs.
A)True
B)False
17
The pectoral girdle is made up of the clavicle and sternum.
A)True
B)False
18
The hand bones are the metacarpals.
A)True
B)False
19
The female pelvis is wider and more shallow than the male pelvis.
A)True
B)False
20
The male pubic arch is wider than the female pubic arch.
A)True
B)False
21
The largest coxal bone is the ischium.
A)True
B)False
22
The kneecap is known as the patella.
A)True
B)False
23
The lateral malleolus is a feature of the fibula.
A)True
B)False
24
The tibia articulates with the calcaneus of the ankle.
A)True
B)False
25
The big toe and thumb both have only two phalanges.
A)True
B)False
26
The teeth are held in their sockets by a fibrous joint.
A)True
B)False
27
Slightly movable joints are also called amphiarthroses.
A)True
B)False
28
A joint cavity filled with fluid gives synovial joints their freedom of movement.
A)True
B)False
29
To extend a body part beyond 180 degrees is called dorsiflexion.
A)True
B)False
30
To shrug your shoulders is an elevation movement.
A)True
B)False
31
The bones do not assist the lymphatic system.
A)True
B)False
32
Bones assist in all phases of respiration.
A)True
B)False
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