7 bones general

Question 1

1) Cancellous/ trabecular bone is found in the…
a) Diaphysis and metaphysis
b) Cortex
c) Metaphysis and epiphysis
d) Physis and diaphysis

Answer 1

C

Question 2

2) Periosteum is NOT found where?
a) Epiphysis
b) Metaphysis
c) Diaphysis
d) A and B

Answer 2

A

Question 3

3) The flat bones of the skull are formed by which process?
a) Endochondral ossification
b) Intramembranous ossification
c) Callus formation then intramembranous ossification
d) None of the above

Answer 3

B

Question 4

4) Cells responsible for the formation of osteoid are…
a) Osteocytes
b) Osteoclasts
c) Osteoblasts
d) Osteosomes

Answer 4

C

Question 5

5) During bone growth, the hypertrophy zone is…
a) Closest to the epiphysis
b) Closest to the diaphysis

Answer 5

B

Question 6

6) Which is false?
a) The neural arch is a flat bone
b) The vertebral body is considered a long bone
c) The metaphysis of the vertebral body has a nutrient foramen through which blood supply is obtained
d) The metaphysis of the neural arch has a nutrient foramen through which blood supply is obtained

Answer 6

D

Question 7

7) Thickening of the cortical bone and growth at the epiphyses occurs by…
a) Endochondral ossification
b) Intramembranous ossification

Answer 7

B

Question 8

8) Which of these is considered most aggressive?
a) Lamellated periosteal reaction
b) Lamellar periosteal reaction
c) Solid periosteal reaction
d) Amorphous periosteal reaction

Answer 8

D

Question 9

9) Which of these is generally more aggressive?
a) Thin brush like periosteal reaction/ spiculated
b) Thick brush like periosteal reaction/ palisading

Answer 9

A periosteal reaction occurring along the Sharpey fibers.

Question 10

10) Which sign is more likely with osteomyelitis compared to neoplasia?
a) Endosteal scalloping
b) Periosteal scalloping
c) Geographic lysis
d) Solid periosteal reaction

Answer 10

10) B. endosteal changes more common with intramedullary neoplasms.