Osteology

Question 1

what is the surface landmark for C1

Answer 1

Mastoid tip

Question 2

surface landmark for C2, C3

Answer 2

gonion

Question 3

the hyoid bone is the surface landmark for what structure

Answer 3

C3, C4

Question 4

the thyroid cartilage is the surface landmark for what structure

Answer 4

C5

Question 5

surface landmark for C7, T1

Answer 5

vertebrae prominens

Question 6

T1 has what surface landmark

Answer 6

2 inches above level of jugular notch

Question 7

what landmark is T2, T3 at

Answer 7

jugular notch

Question 8

the sternal angle is a landmark for what

Answer 8

T4, T5

Question 9

where can you find T7 on the surface

Answer 9

inferior angles of the scapulae

Question 10

what structure has a landmark of the xiphoid process

Answer 10

T9, T10

Question 11

L2, L3 can be found at what landmark

Answer 11

Inferior costal margin

Question 12

what portion of the spine is found at the level of the superior most aspect of the iliac crest

Answer 12

L4, L5

Question 13

S1, S2 can be found where

Answer 13

ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine)

Question 14

the coccyx is found at the level of what

Answer 14

the pubic symphysis and greater trochanter

Question 15

how many bones are found in a typical adult skeleton
A. 203
B. 156
C. 206
D. 205

Answer 15

C. 206 bones

Question 16

what are the two main skeletal divisions

Answer 16

axial and appendicular skeleton

Question 17

the neck, skull, thorax, and vertebral column make up which of the skeletal divisions

Answer 17

axial

Question 18

what bone groups make up the appendicular skeleton

Answer 18

upper and lower limbs, pelvic girdle, and shoulder girdle

Question 19

what is the outer layer of bony tissue called

Answer 19

compact bone

Question 20

describe spongy bone

Answer 20

inner trabeculated portion of the bone

Question 21

central cylindrical canal of long bones is called what

Answer 21

medullary cavity

Question 22

describe the periosteum

Answer 22

tough, fibrous membrane that covers the bone (except where bone is covered by articular cartilage)

Question 23

the five classifications of bone are
1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5.

Answer 23

1. flat
2. long
3. short
4. irregular
5. sesamoid

Question 24

name two different long bones

Answer 24

tibia and radius

Question 25

what is the function of long bones

Answer 25

to provide support

Question 26

the lunate is what kind of bone

Answer 26

short

Question 27

the patella is a _____ bone

Answer 27

sesamoid

Question 28

the _____ and ______ are irregular bones

a. tibia
b. maxilla
c. lunate
d. vertebrae

Answer 28

b. maxilla

d. vertebrae

Question 29

a ______ bone has a cylindrical shape shaft w/ 2 enlarged and rounded ends

Answer 29

Long

Question 30

describe short bones

Answer 30

contain red marrow and a thin outer layer of compact bone

Question 31

describe flat bones

Answer 31

two tables of compact bone with a thin layer of red marrow

Question 32

small oval shaped bones inside or beside tendons are called what

Answer 32

sesamoid