Question 1

What holds the patella in place?

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A)   the lateral epicondyle
B)   the quadriceps tendon
C)   the medial condyle
D)   the lateral malleolus
E)   the greater trochanterF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

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A)   acetabulum
B)   clavicle
C)   acromion process
D)   glenoid cavity
E)   olecranon processF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

A simple break of the tibia is when the bone pierces the skin.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Daniel has a very large deltoid tuberosity.This is probably because Daniel

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A)   is a pianist.
B)   spends a lot of time playing video games.
C)   lifts heavy weights with his arms.
D)   plays basketball.
E)   is a runner.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

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A)   synovial
B)   suture
C)   fibrous
D)   cartilaginous
E)   All of these are equally movable.F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 6

The medullary cavity is within the diaphysis of a long bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The name of the "tailbone" is the

Accepted Answer

A)   lumbar.
B)   sacrum.
C)   coccyx.
D)   sphinoid.
E)   axis.F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How are the bones of the cranium named?

Accepted Answer

A)   for their articulations with the vertebral column
B)   for whether they are formed from cartilage or not
C)   for their shape
D)   for their size
E)   for the lobes of the brain they protectF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

A ligament connects

Accepted Answer

A)   cartilage to bone.
B)   muscle to bone.
C)   bone to bone.
D)   a cartilaginous joint.
E)   muscle to muscle.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? Why?

Accepted Answer

A)   atlas, Greek mythology
B)   atlas, it allows "yes" motion of the head
C)   axis, Roman mythology
D)   axis, it allows the "no" motion of the head
E)   sphinoid, Egyptian sphinx mythologyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

What type of cartilage is found at the ends of the long bones?

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A)   elastic cartilage
B)   fibrocartilage
C)   hyaline cartilage
D)   spongy
E)   compactF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a type of joint?

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A)   trochanter
B)   fibrous
C)   cartilaginous
D)   synovial
E)   sutureF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

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Hyaline cartilage is a firm but somewhat...

Question 16

Which bone(s) is (are) part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)   clavicle
B)   radius
C)   ulna
D)   carpals
E)   manubriumF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Due to the compression of her intervertebral disks,Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together.How does this affect Carla?

Accepted Answer

A)   She will have limited movement in that area.
B)   She will not be affected at all.
C)   She will need assistance in walking.
D)   She will be unable to stand upright.
E)   She will be unable to lie flat on her back.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Exercise stimulates the activity of osteoclasts instead of osteoblasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When you kick your foot out in front of you,what type of movement are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)   adduction and abduction
B)   flexion and extension
C)   rotation
D)   eversion
E)   inversionF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Which bone in the body does not articulate with any other bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   scapula
B)   maxilla
C)   hyoid
D)   coccyx
E)   temporalF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Exam 12: Skeletal System

Due to the compression of her intervertebral disks,Carla had several of her lumbar vertebrae fused together.How does this affect Carla?

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What type of cartilage is found at the ends of the long bones?

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The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

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Which of the following is not a type of joint?

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Exercise stimulates the activity of osteoclasts instead of osteoblasts.

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All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

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The medullary cavity is within the diaphysis of a long bone.

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Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

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When you kick your foot out in front of you,what type of movement are you using?

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What is the name of the first cervical vertebra? Why?

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A ligament connects

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Daniel has a very large deltoid tuberosity.This is probably because Daniel

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Which bone in the body does not articulate with any other bone?

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How are the bones of the cranium named?

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List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

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What holds the patella in place?

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The name of the "tailbone" is the

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A simple break of the tibia is when the bone pierces the skin.

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Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

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