skeletal test

Question 1

What are the components of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

Ligaments, tendons, compact bone and spongy bone

Question 2

What bone is classified as “irregular” in shape?

Answer 2

vertebrar, sacrum, and patella

Question 3

The tip of a long bone is called the

Answer 3

epiphysis

Question 4

Bones that develop within tendons are called_____ bones.

Answer 4

sesamoid

Question 5

Which feature is primarily responsible for a bone’s growth?

Answer 5

epiphysial plate

Question 6

The cell type responsible for secreting the bone matrix is the

Answer 6

osteoblasts

Question 7

Haversian systems

Answer 7

the canals and surrounding lamellae

Question 8

The deposition of calcium salts in bone tissues is referred to as

Answer 8

calcification

Question 9

Which of the following is formed by intramembranous ossification?

Answer 9

clavicle and skull

Question 10

Endochondral ossification begins with the formation of a(n)

Answer 10

cartilage

Question 11

Compact and spongy bone are formed by the developmental process called:

Answer 11

ossification

Question 12

Suppose that epiphyseal lines appear in a 10-year-old’s long bones. Which of the
following statements is therefore true?

Answer 12

no more growth

Question 13

How is vitamin D (vitamin D3) related to calcium homeostasis in bone?

Answer 13

mobilizes bone calcium

Question 14

The proper sequence in bone repair is:

Answer 14

hematoma, callus formation, callus ossification, and bone remodoling

Question 15

After a fracture of the diaphysis has healed, the thickened region that results is called the

Answer 15

external callus

Question 16

A fracture at the ankle involving both lower leg bones is often called a___
fracture.

Answer 16

bimalleolar

Question 17

While on a school skiing trip in Colorado, Heidi falls and breaks her tibia and fibula in a Pott fracture. What would you expect as a prominent part of her clinical assessment several hours after the fall?

Answer 17

hematoma

Question 18

A fracture in the shaft of a long bone would be a break in the:

Answer 18

femoral shaft fracture

Question 19

The membrane that covers the surface of a mature bone is:

Answer 19

periosteum

Question 20

The inferior-most part of the sternum is the:

Answer 20

xiphoid

Question 21

The axial skeleton contains:

Answer 21

Ears, neck, back, skull, vertebrae, and rib cage

Question 22

Which of the following would NOT be found on the lumbar vertebrae?

Answer 22

elongated spinous process

Question 23

How many bones make up the axial skeleton?

Answer 23

80

Question 24

What bones are part of the axial skeleton?

Answer 24

vertebrae, skull, sacrum, sternum, and ribs

Question 25

The skull contains____ bones.

Answer 25

22

Question 26

The function of the hyoid bone is to

Answer 26

attachment for tongue

Question 27

Jack gets into a fight and is punched in the nose. Which of the following bones might be fractured?

Answer 27

nasal

Question 28

The vertebral column contains____lumbar vertebrae.

Answer 28

5

Question 29

The vertebral column contains___thoracic vertebrae.

Answer 29

12

Question 30

Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall?

Answer 30

clavicle

Question 31

Each coxal bone consists of the following three fused bones:

Answer 31

ischium, ilium, and pelvis

Question 32

The Achilles tendon attaches to which anatomical structure?

Answer 32

calcaneus

Question 33

Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the person's

Answer 33

sex, age, and nutrition

Question 34

The three sides of this bone form a broad triangle.

Answer 34

scapula

Question 35

An immovable joint is a(n)

Answer 35

synarthroses

Question 36

What joint demonstrates the greatest range of motion?

Answer 36

ball and socket joint

Question 37

The immovable articulations between adult skull bones are called:

Answer 37

sutures

Question 38

Bursae are found in what areas:

Answer 38

next to tendons near large joints like hips, and knees

Question 39

Mike falls off his skateboard and sprains his ankle. What is most likely occurs with this type of accident?

Answer 39

ligament is streched

Question 40

A twisting motion of the foot that turns the sole of the foot outward is known as

Answer 40

eversion

Question 41

What are the structural classifications of synovial joints?

Answer 41

subchondral bone, hyaline cartilage, a joint cavity, synovial lining, articular capsule, and supporting ligaments

Question 42

In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci

Answer 42

inner and outer knee

Question 43

Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because

Answer 43

of the 3 major ligaments

Question 44

The structures that assist the bursae in reducing friction between the patella and other tissues are the

Answer 44

fat pads

Question 45

The ligaments that limit the anterior-posterior movement of the femur and maintain the alignment of the femoral and tibial condyles are the_____ ligaments.

Answer 45

cruciate

Question 46

What athletes are at greatest risk of developing a rotator cuff injury?

Answer 46

tennis and overhead athletes