Question 1

The temporal process is a part of the ______ bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal
B)  zygomatic
C)  sphenoid
D)  maxillaryE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a cartilaginous joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between the ribs and the sternum
B)  Between the bodies of the vertebra
C)  Between the two pelvic bones
D)  Between each tooth and its socketE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT aid in the stabilization of a synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ligaments
B)  Tendons
C)  Bursa
D)  Joint capsuleE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  foramen
B)  fossa
C)  trochanter
D)  condyleE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is the largest of the coxal bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ischium
B)  Ilium
C)  PubisD) All of the above
E) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following sutures connects the two parietal bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronal
B)  Lambdoidal
C)  Sagittal
D)  SquamousE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The bones that form the instep of the foot are the

Accepted Answer

A)  carpals.
B)  metatarsals.
C)  metacarpals.
D)  tarsals.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

What type of synovial joint is found between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pivot
B)  Hinge
C)  Condyloid
D)  SaddleE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which suture is between the parietal and temporal bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sagittal suture
B)  Coronal suture
C)  Lambdoidal suture
D)  Squamosal sutureE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The first cervical vertebra is the

Accepted Answer

A)  axis.
B)  coccyx.
C)  atlas.
D)  mastoid.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

A bone that is broken but does not pierce the skin is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  simple fracture.
B)  complete fracture.
C)  compound fracture.
D)  incomplete fracture.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

To which type of vertebrae are the ribs attached?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical
B)  Thoracic
C)  Lumbar
D)  SacrumE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Shrugging the shoulders is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  elevation.
B)  flexion.
C)  circumduction.
D)  pronation.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

What is the butterfly-shaped bone on the floor of the cranium?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethmoid
B)  Sphenoid
C)  Nasal
D)  OccipitalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Pointing the toes (or standing on tiptoes) is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperextension.
B)  adduction.
C)  plantar flexion.
D)  eversion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

What is the function of a tubercle on a bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Articulation with another bone
B)  An opening for blood vessels
C)  For muscle attachment
D)  None apply.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coxa
B)  Sacrum
C)  Sternum
D)  RibsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Spongy bone is not as strong as compact bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Intervertebral disks are composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic cartilage.
B)  hyaline cartilage.
C)  fibrocartilage.
D)  reticular cartilage.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 6: The Skeletal System

What type of synovial joint is found between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb?

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Which suture is between the parietal and temporal bones?

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What structure forms the "point" of the elbow?

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The temporal process is a part of the ______ bone.

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Which of the following is the largest of the coxal bones?

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Intervertebral disks are composed of

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Which of the following does NOT aid in the stabilization of a synovial joint?

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Spongy bone is not as strong as compact bone.

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Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

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The bones that form the instep of the foot are the

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To which type of vertebrae are the ribs attached?

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Pointing the toes (or standing on tiptoes) is an example of

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Which of the following sutures connects the two parietal bones?

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Shrugging the shoulders is an example of

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

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The first cervical vertebra is the

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A bone that is broken but does not pierce the skin is a(n)

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What is the function of a tubercle on a bone?

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What is the butterfly-shaped bone on the floor of the cranium?

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Which of the following is NOT a cartilaginous joint?

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