Question 1

Exercise stimulates the activity of osteoclasts instead of osteoblasts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 3

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

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A)   clavicle
B)   radius
C)   ulna
D)   carpals
E)   manubriumF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

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) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a type of joint?

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

Question 7

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) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

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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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) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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 B)
G) B) and D)

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

A ligament connects

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A)   cartilage to bone.
B)   muscle to bone.
C)   bone to bone.
D)   a cartilaginous joint.
E)   muscle to muscle.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   elastic cartilage
B)   fibrocartilage
C)   hyaline cartilage
D)   spongy
E)   compactF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 18

The name of the "tailbone" is the

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

Question 19

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) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 20

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) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 12: Skeletal System

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

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What holds the patella in place?

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Which of the following is not a type of joint?

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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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How are the bones of the cranium named?

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Bones continue to grow throughout a lifetime.

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

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Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

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

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

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

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

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The humerus fits into what at the shoulder?

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

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The name of the "tailbone" is the

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

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