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skeletal test Flashcards

1
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What are the components of the skeletal system?

A

Ligaments, tendons, compact bone and spongy bone

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2
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What bone is classified as “irregular” in shape?

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vertebrar, sacrum, and patella

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3
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The tip of a long bone is called the

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epiphysis

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4
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Bones that develop within tendons are called_____ bones.

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sesamoid

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5
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Which feature is primarily responsible for a bone’s growth?

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epiphysial plate

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6
Q

The cell type responsible for secreting the bone matrix is the

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osteoblasts

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7
Q

Haversian systems

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the canals and surrounding lamellae

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8
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The deposition of calcium salts in bone tissues is referred to as

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calcification

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9
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Which of the following is formed by intramembranous ossification?

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clavicle and skull

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10
Q

Endochondral ossification begins with the formation of a(n)

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cartilage

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11
Q

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

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ossification

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12
Q

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

A

no more growth

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13
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How is vitamin D (vitamin D3) related to calcium homeostasis in bone?

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mobilizes bone calcium

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14
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The proper sequence in bone repair is:

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hematoma, callus formation, callus ossification, and bone remodoling

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15
Q

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

A

external callus

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16
Q

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

A

bimalleolar

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17
Q

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?

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hematoma

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18
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A fracture in the shaft of a long bone would be a break in the:

A

femoral shaft fracture

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19
Q

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

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periosteum

20
Q

The inferior-most part of the sternum is the:

A

xiphoid

21
Q

The axial skeleton contains:

A

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

22
Q

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

A

elongated spinous process

23
Q

How many bones make up the axial skeleton?

A

80

24
Q

What bones are part of the axial skeleton?

A

vertebrae, skull, sacrum, sternum, and ribs

25
Q

The skull contains____
bones.

A

22

26
Q

The function of the hyoid bone is to

A

attachment for tongue

27
Q

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

A

nasal

28
Q

The vertebral column contains____lumbar vertebrae.

A

5

29
Q

The vertebral column contains___thoracic vertebrae.

A

12

30
Q

Which of these is most commonly fractured in a fall?

A

clavicle

31
Q

Each coxal bone consists of the following three fused bones:

A

ischium, ilium, and pelvis

32
Q

The Achilles tendon attaches to which anatomical structure?

A

calcaneus

33
Q

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

A

sex, age, and nutrition

34
Q

The three sides of this bone form a broad triangle.

A

scapula

35
Q

An immovable joint is a(n)

A

synarthroses

36
Q

What joint demonstrates the greatest range of motion?

A

ball and socket joint

37
Q

The immovable articulations between adult skull bones are called:

A

sutures

38
Q

Bursae are found in what areas:

A

next to tendons near large joints like hips, and knees

39
Q

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

A

ligament is streched

40
Q

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

A

eversion

41
Q

What are the structural classifications of synovial joints?

A

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

42
Q

In the knee joint, the medial and lateral menisci

A

inner and outer knee

43
Q

Complete dislocation of the knee is rare because

A

of the 3 major ligaments

44
Q

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

A

fat pads

45
Q

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

A

cruciate

46
Q

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

A

tennis and overhead athletes

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