Question 1

What comprises articular cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyaline cartilage
B)   Fibrocartilage
C)   Elastic cartilageD) None of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 2

A meniscus functions to cushion articulating surfaces of bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)   Skull
B)   Pelvis
C)   Sacrum
D)   Rib cageE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following types of cells are the least specialized?

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteoblasts
B)   Osteocytes
C)   Progenitor cells
D)   OsteoclastsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

The hip joint is a pivot joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ribs that attach anteriorly to the sternum are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   true ribs
B)   false ribs
C)   floating ribsD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 7

The hamate and capitate are two adjacent carpal bones. They articulate with each other at completely flat edges that allow sliding motions when needed. The joint between the hamate and capitate is a __________ joint.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hamate and capitate are two adjacent...

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a step in the formation of endochondral bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyaline cartilage develops in the shape of the future bone.
B)   Periosteum forms from connective tissue on the outside of the developing bone.
C)   Hyaline cartilage converts to adipose tissue.
D)   Osteoblasts deposit bone tissue in place of disintegrating cartilage.
E)   Osteoblasts deposit compact bone beneath the periosteum.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Vitamin D is needed for the proper absorption of calcium from the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The vertebral column contains __________ cervical vertebrae.

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The answer of The vertebral column contains __________ cervical vertebrae....

Question 11

The degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis may develop as a result of damage tothe __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   articular cartilage
B)   diaphysis
C)   epiphyseal plate
D)   periosteum
E)   medullary cavityF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Peter receives a blow tothe front of the knee on the soccer field and collapses. The bruised bone is the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Peter receives a blow tothe front of...

Question 13

Which bones, or set of bones, support the body's weight?

Accepted Answer

A)   The bones of the lower limbs
B)   The pelvis
C)   The bones of the upper limbs
D)   The bones of the lower limbs and of the pelvis
E)   The bones of the lower limbs, the pelvis, and the upper limbsF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

The spinous processes of these vertebrae may be bifid, or forked.

Accepted Answer

A)   Lumbar vertebrae
B)   Thoracic vertebrae
C)   Cervical vertebrae
D)   Sacral vertebrae
E)   Coccygeal vertebraeF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

What pelvic bone supports the weight of the body when sitting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ilium
B)   Ischium
C)   Pubis
D)   SacrumE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The bones of the wrist together form the __________.

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The answer of The bones of the wrist together form...

Question 17

Intervertebral foramina combine to form the vertebral or spinal canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The cartilaginous structures that separate the vertebrae are called __________.

Accepted Answer

interverte...

Question 19

An opening through a bone that is usually a passageway for blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments is called a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   fossa
B)   foramen
C)   sulcus
D)   sinus
E)   condyleF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

Bones can be classified according to shape. What is the classification of the calcaneus bone of the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)   A long bone
B)   A flat bone
C)   A short bone
D)   An irregular boneE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Skeletal System

The bones of the wrist together form the __________.

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Which of the following types of cells are the least specialized?

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Peter receives a blow tothe front of the knee on the soccer field and collapses. The bruised bone is the __________.

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A meniscus functions to cushion articulating surfaces of bones.

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Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

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The hip joint is a pivot joint.

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The degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis may develop as a result of damage tothe __________.

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Which bones, or set of bones, support the body's weight?

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What comprises articular cartilage?

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The spinous processes of these vertebrae may be bifid, or forked.

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Ribs that attach anteriorly to the sternum are __________.

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The vertebral column contains __________ cervical vertebrae.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the formation of endochondral bone?

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What pelvic bone supports the weight of the body when sitting?

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Bones can be classified according to shape. What is the classification of the calcaneus bone of the foot?

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Intervertebral foramina combine to form the vertebral or spinal canal.

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The hamate and capitate are two adjacent carpal bones. They articulate with each other at completely flat edges that allow sliding motions when needed. The joint between the hamate and capitate is a __________ joint.

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An opening through a bone that is usually a passageway for blood vessels, nerves, or ligaments is called a __________.

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The cartilaginous structures that separate the vertebrae are called __________.

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