Osteology (Bones)

Question 1

The carpal bones are examples of which classification of bones?

Answer 1

Short bone

Question 2

The parietal bone of the skull is an example of which classification of bones?

Answer 2

Flat bone

Question 3

The vertebrae are classified as…

Answer 3

Irregular bones

Question 4

Narrow slit between adjacent parts of bones through which blood vessels or nerves pass

Answer 4

Fissure

Question 5

Opening through which blood vessels, nerves or ligaments pass

Answer 5

Foramen

Question 6

The bone marking which is a “Shallow depression”

Answer 6

Fossa

Question 7

Furrow along bone surface that accommodates blood vessels, nerve or tendon

Answer 7

Sulcus

Question 8

Bone marking classified as a “Tubelike opening”

Answer 8

Meatus

Question 9

The process which forms a joint that is defined as a large, round protuberance with a smooth articular surface at the end of the bone

Answer 9

Condyle

Question 10

The process that forms joints that is defined as a smooth, flat, slightly concave or convex articular surface

Answer 10

Facet

Question 11

The process that forms a joint defined as a usually rounded articular surface projection supported on the neck (constricted portion) of bone

Answer 11

Head

Question 12

The process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a prominent ridge or elongated projection

Answer 12

Crest

Question 13

The process which forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a typically roughened projection above the condyle

Answer 13

Epicondyle

Question 14

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue defined as a long, narrow ridge or border (less prominent than a crest)

Answer 14

Line

Question 15

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as a sharp, slender projection

Answer 15

Spinous process

Question 16

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as a very large projection

Answer 16

Trochanter

Question 17

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as having a variably sized rounded projection

Answer 17

Tubercle

Question 18

Process that forms an attachment point for connective tissue described as having a variably sized projection that has a rough, bumpy surface

Answer 18

Tuberosity

Question 19

The skeletal system has _______ bones (how many?)

Answer 19

206

Question 20

The axial skeleton has _______ bones (how many?)

Answer 20

80

Question 21

The appendicular skeleton has _______ bones (how many?)

Answer 21

126

Question 22

The axial skeleton comprises three bone groups namely:

Answer 22

1. Skull and associated bones
2. Thoracic cage
3. Vertebral column

Question 23

The cranium with _______ bones and face with _______ bones make up the skull (how many?)

Answer 23

Cranium - 8
Face - 14

Question 24

The associated bones of the skull include the _______ with 6 bones and the _______ which is a single bone.

Answer 24

1. Auditory ossicles
2. Hyoid

Question 25

The ________ and ________ make up the thoracic cage (which bones?)

Answer 25

1. Sternum
2. Ribs

Question 26

The ________, ________ and ________ make up the vertebral column (which bones?)

Answer 26

1. Vertebrae
2. Sacrum
3. Coccyx

Question 27

The clavicle (2) and the scapula (2) comprise which portion of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 27

Pectoral girdles

Question 28

The humerus (2), radius (2), ulna (2), carpal bones (16), metacarpal bones (10) and the phalanges (28) comprise which portion of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 28

Upper limbs

Question 29

The hip bones (2) comprise which portion of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 29

Pelvic girdle

Question 30

The femur (2), patella (2), tibia (2), fibula (2), tarsal bones (14), metatarsal bones (10) and the phalanges (28) comprise which portion of the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 30

Lower limbs