Question 1

The structure that surrounds a diarthrotic joint is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  meniscus.
B)  joint capsule.
C)  synovial membrane.
D)  bursa.
E)  alveolus.F) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

The smooth,rounded,or oval articular process of a bone is termed a

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A)  crest.
B)  ridge.
C)  head.
D)  condyle.
E)  trochlea.F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Choose the distinctive feature of lumbar vertebrae.

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A)  large,slender spinous process that projects inferiorly
B)  relatively large vertebral foramen
C)  massive,heart-shaped body
D)  relatively massive,stumpy spinous process that projects posteriorly
E)  round transverse foramina within the transverse processesF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

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A)  scapula articulates with the ribs.
B)  clavicle articulates with the manubrium.
C)  humerus articulates with the rib cage.
D)  scapula articulates with the clavicle.
E)  The appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton have no direct connections.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 5

A joint with flattened or slightly curved articulating surfaces is called a ________ joint.

Accepted Answer

A)  hinge
B)  saddle
C)  gliding
D)  pivot
E)  condylarF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following primary functions of the skeletal system applies to the role of red bone marrow?

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A)  support
B)  storage
C)  protection
D)  blood cell production
E)  movementF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The suture that forms the articulation of the parietal bone with the temporal bone is the ________ suture.

Accepted Answer

A)  lambdoid
B)  rostral
C)  coronal
D)  squamous
E)  sagittalF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The maxillary bones articulate with all other facial bones except the

Accepted Answer

A)  zygomatic bones.
B)  palatine bones.
C)  vomer.
D)  ethmoid bone.
E)  mandible.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 9

The ________ ligaments of the knee cross each other as they attach the tibia to the femur.

Accepted Answer

A)  patellar
B)  collateral
C)  femoral
D)  cruciate
E)  posteriorF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

The vertebral column contains ________ cervical vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  5
C)  7
D)  12
E)  31F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Which type of synovial joint is described as an oval articular face nestling within a depression on the opposing surface?

Accepted Answer

A)  saddle
B)  pivot
C)  condylar
D)  ball-and-socket
E)  glidingF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Why might a person suffering from osteoporosis benefit from increased calcium ingestion?

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In osteoporosis,a decrease in the calciu...

Question 13

When playing a contact sport,which injury would one expect to occur more frequently: a dislocated shoulder or a dislocated hip? Why?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder dislocations would occur more f...

Question 14

Billy is injured during a high school football game.His chest is badly bruised,and he is experiencing difficulty breathing.What might be the problem?

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Billy has probably broken one or more of...

Question 15

Superior and inferior to the vertebral body lie the

Accepted Answer

A)  articular processes.
B)  intervertebral discs.
C)  blood vessels.
D)  articular facets.
E)  spinous processes.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

A structure often associated with synovial joints,but not found in all,is

Accepted Answer

A)  a fibrocartilage pad.
B)  a suture.
C)  a gomphosis.
D)  short dense connective tissue fibers.
E)  synovial membrane.F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Which feature is the attachment point for the temporalis muscle,a powerful muscle that closes the jaw?

Accepted Answer

A)  condylar process
B)  mandibular ramus
C)  mastoid process
D)  pedicle
E)  coronoid processF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The vertebral arches contribute structurally to surround and protect the

Accepted Answer

A)  spinal nerves.
B)  cranial nerves.
C)  vertebrae.
D)  spinal cord.
E)  ribs.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Narrow sheets of calcified matrix are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  osteons.
B)  canaliculi.
C)  lamellae.
D)  osteoclasts.
E)  central canals.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  distal articulation between the tibia and fibula
B)  articulation between bones of the skull
C)  shoulder joint
D)  articulation between the diaphysis and epiphysis in a growing long bone
E)  articulation between carpalsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 6: The Skeletal System

The suture that forms the articulation of the parietal bone with the temporal bone is the ________ suture.

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The structure that surrounds a diarthrotic joint is called a(n)

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Which of the following primary functions of the skeletal system applies to the role of red bone marrow?

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The vertebral column contains ________ cervical vertebrae.

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Billy is injured during a high school football game.His chest is badly bruised,and he is experiencing difficulty breathing.What might be the problem?

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The ________ ligaments of the knee cross each other as they attach the tibia to the femur.

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Which feature is the attachment point for the temporalis muscle,a powerful muscle that closes the jaw?

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Choose the distinctive feature of lumbar vertebrae.

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A structure often associated with synovial joints,but not found in all,is

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When playing a contact sport,which injury would one expect to occur more frequently: a dislocated shoulder or a dislocated hip? Why?

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Which type of synovial joint is described as an oval articular face nestling within a depression on the opposing surface?

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The maxillary bones articulate with all other facial bones except the

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The smooth,rounded,or oval articular process of a bone is termed a

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Superior and inferior to the vertebral body lie the

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Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

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The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

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Why might a person suffering from osteoporosis benefit from increased calcium ingestion?

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A joint with flattened or slightly curved articulating surfaces is called a ________ joint.

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The vertebral arches contribute structurally to surround and protect the

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