Question 1

On which vertebra is the odontoid process found?

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A)  Coccyx
B)  Atlas
C)  Axis
D)  ThoracicE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

The large bump on the lateral part of the ankle is the

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A)  lateral malleolus of the tibiA.
B)  lateral condyle of the tibia.
C)  lateral malleolus of the fibula.
D)  lateral condyle of the talus.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The longest and strongest bone in the body is the

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A)  tibiA.
B)  humerus.
C)  fibula.
D)  femur.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

How could you differentiate between the skeletons of a tall adolescent and a short adult? Assume the skeletons are the same size.

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The limb bones of the adolesce...

Question 5

A __________ is a massive process found only on the femur.

Accepted Answer

A)  foramen
B)  fossa
C)  trochanter
D)  condyleE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which vertebra is called the "vertebra prominens"?

Accepted Answer

A)  C1
B)  T1
C)  C7
D)  C2E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

What is the only movable bone of the skull?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal
B)  Mandible
C)  Maxilla
D)  ZygomaticE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

How would you determine if skeletal remains are female or male?

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The female's bones are generally smaller...

Question 9

The female pelvis is lighter,wider,and more funnel-shaped compared to the male pelvis.
The female pelvis is lighter,wider,and more shallow compared to the male pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the correct order of events in bone repair of a fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hematoma,bony callus,remodeling,fibrocartilage callus
B)  Bony callus,hematoma,fibrocartilage callus,remodeling
C)  Hematoma,fibrocartilage callus,bony callus,remodeling
D)  Remodeling,bony callus,fibrocartilage callus,hematomaE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Distinguish among lordosis,kyphosis,and scoliosis.

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Lordosis = exaggerated lumbar ...

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attachment of the upper limbs
B)  Bear the body's weight
C)  Protect the urinary bladder
D)  Protect the internal reproductive organsE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

The tailbone is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  sacrum.
B)  atlas.
C)  ilium.
D)  coccyx.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coxa
B)  Sacrum
C)  Sternum
D)  RibsE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following bones forms most of the roof of the cranium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal
B)  Frontal
C)  Mandible
D)  TemporalE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The addition of new bone on top of existing bone to increase bone thickness is called

Accepted Answer

A)  endochondral ossification.
B)  intramembranous ossification.
C)  osteoprogenesis.
D)  appositional growth.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What structure forms the "point" of the elbow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head of the ulna
B)  Olecranon process
C)  Head of the radius
D)  Coronoid processE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Repair of a bone fracture is called

Accepted Answer

A)  remodeling.
B)  splinting.
C)  ossification.
D)  reduction.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

What is the large opening in the coxal bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass anteriorly into the leg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pelvic aperature
B)  Greater sciatic notch
C)  Obturator foramen
D)  AcetabulumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Degenerative changes in joints can be slowed or stopped by

Accepted Answer

A)  regular weight-bearing exercise.
B)  resting the joints.
C)  nonweight-bearing exercise.
D)  None apply.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Repair of a bone fracture is called

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The large bump on the lateral part of the ankle is the

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Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

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Which vertebra is called the "vertebra prominens"?

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What structure forms the "point" of the elbow?

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How would you determine if skeletal remains are female or male?

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The addition of new bone on top of existing bone to increase bone thickness is called

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What is the large opening in the coxal bone that allows blood vessels and nerves to pass anteriorly into the leg?

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Degenerative changes in joints can be slowed or stopped by

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The tailbone is called the

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Which of the following bones forms most of the roof of the cranium?

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On which vertebra is the odontoid process found?

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What is the only movable bone of the skull?

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Which of the following is the correct order of events in bone repair of a fracture?

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The longest and strongest bone in the body is the

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How could you differentiate between the skeletons of a tall adolescent and a short adult? Assume the skeletons are the same size.

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A __________ is a massive process found only on the femur.

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The female pelvis is lighter,wider,and more funnel-shaped compared to the male pelvis. The female pelvis is lighter,wider,and more shallow compared to the male pelvis.

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Distinguish among lordosis,kyphosis,and scoliosis.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the pelvic girdle?

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