Question 1

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)   clavicle
B)   hyoid
C)   temporal
D)   rib
E)   vertebraeF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 2

What is a canaliculus?

Accepted Answer

A)   the large cavity inside a long bone
B)   a stress plate in spongy bone
C)   a fibrous connective covering of bone
D)   a small channel in the matrix of bone
E)   a type of bone forming cellF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Where, besides adipose tissue, is fat stored?

Accepted Answer

A)   matrix of bone
B)   yellow bone marrow
C)   red bone marrow
D)   periosteum
E)   articular cartilageF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

As long as the growth plate remains, the limbs will keep increasing in length.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which bones)  is are)  part of the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which type of joints tend to be slightly movable?

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous
B)   cartilaginous
C)   synovial
D)   sutures
E)   none of these are slightly moveableF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

It is not possible to tell whether skeletal remains are male or female.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When Phillip was little, he walked on the outside edge of his feet. Turning one's foot like this is what type of movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   rotation
B)   eversion
C)   inversion
D)   circumduction
E)   adduction and abductionF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Which bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   humerus
B)   pelvis
C)   tibia
D)   fibula
E)   femurF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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) B) and C) C

Question 12

Which part of a synovial joint is a fluid-filled sac?

Accepted Answer

A)   symphysis
B)   suture
C)   synovial membrane
D)   menisci
E)   bursaF) C) and D)
G) All of the above E

Question 13

Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What holds the patella in place?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

List and describe the three types of joints found in the human body.

Accepted Answer

Fibrous joints: these are immovable joints found between the cranial bones of the skull.
Cartilaginous joints: these are joints that are connected by hyaline or fibrous cartilage that tend to be slightly moveable.
Synovial joints: these are freely moveable joints.

Question 16

When you nod your head "yes," what type of movement are you using?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is not part of the coxal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   patella
B)   ilium
C)   ischium
D)   pubis
E)   acetabulumF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 18

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

Question 19

Which of the following is not a type of joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   trochanter
B)   fibrous
C)   cartilaginous
D)   synovial
E)   sutureF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

Which bones)  is are)  part of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)   coxal bones
B)   clavicle
C)   femur
D)   scapula
E)   talusF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Exam 12: Skeletal System

Which of the following is not part of the axial skeleton?

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What is a canaliculus?

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Where, besides adipose tissue, is fat stored?

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As long as the growth plate remains, the limbs will keep increasing in length.

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

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Which bones) is are) part of the pectoral girdle?

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Which type of joints tend to be slightly movable?

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It is not possible to tell whether skeletal remains are male or female.

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When Phillip was little, he walked on the outside edge of his feet. Turning one's foot like this is what type of movement?

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Which bone is the longest and strongest bone in the body?

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

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Which part of a synovial joint is a fluid-filled sac?

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Which joint has the greatest range of motion?

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What holds the patella in place?

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List and describe the three types of joints found in the human body.

Correct AnswerverifiedFibrous joints: these are immovable joints found between the cranial bones of the skull. Cartilaginous joints: these are joints that are connected by hyaline or fibrous cartilage that tend to be slightly moveable. Synovial joints: these are freely moveable joints.

When you nod your head "yes," what type of movement are you using?

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Which of the following is not part of the coxal bone?

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A ligament connects

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Which of the following is not a type of joint?

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Which bones) is are) part of the pelvic girdle?

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Fibrous joints: these are immovable joints found between the cranial bones of the skull. Cartilaginous joints: these are joints that are connected by hyaline or fibrous cartilage that tend to be slightly moveable. Synovial joints: these are freely moveable joints.

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