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Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 4/e

Rod R. Seeley, Idaho State University
Philip Tate, Phoenix College
Trent D. Stephens, Idaho State University

The Skeletal System - Bones and Joints

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1	Regarding skeletal system function,
		A)	bone often serves as a model for cartilage growth.
		B)	tendons connect bone to bone.
		C)	blood cells are produced in the marrow of many bones.
		D)	cartilage serves as an important mineral storage area.
		E)	all of these.


2	Which of these connective tissue types has proteoglycans in its extracellular matrix?
		A)	bone
		B)	cartilage
		C)	ligaments
		D)	tendons
		E)	both c and d


3	The ends of long bones are called
		A)	diaphyses.
		B)	epiphyses.
		C)	lamellae.
		D)	trabeculae.


4	The surface of the medullary cavity is lined with a connective tissue membrane called
		A)	periosteum.
		B)	epiphyseal plates.
		C)	endosteum.
		D)	perichondrium.
		E)	lamellae.


5	Each osteon contains
		A)	lamellae.
		B)	a central canal.
		C)	osteocytes in lacunae.
		D)	canaliculi.
		E)	all of these


6	Cancellous bone
		A)	has no osteocytes.
		B)	is mainly located in the diaphyses of long bones.
		C)	is composed of delicate interconnecting rods or plates called epiphyses.
		D)	has spaces filled with marrow.
		E)	forms the outer surface of most bones other than long bones.


7	Endochondral ossification
		A)	occurs primarily in the bones of the skull.
		B)	involves calcification of the cartilage matrix.
		C)	produces bone in connective tissue membranes.
		D)	occurs when chondrocytes replace osteoblasts in the matrix.


8	Given these events: 1. cancellous bone is formed; 2. cancellous bone is remodeled to compact bone; 3. clot is formed; 4. fibrous network and cartilage form a callus. Arrange the events in the correct order that they occur during bone repair
		A)	1,2,3,4
		B)	2,3,4,1
		C)	3,4,1,2
		D)	4,3,1,2
		E)	4,3,2,1


9	The term that means a depression in a bone is
		A)	foramen.
		B)	canal or meatus.
		C)	fossa.
		D)	sinus.
		E)	fissure.


10	The largest foramen in the skull is the
		A)	foramen magnum.
		B)	optic foramen.
		C)	nasolacrimal canal.
		D)	foramen ovale.
		E)	foramen rotundum.


11	Which vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes and possess articular facets on their lateral surfaces to articulate with ribs?
		A)	cervical
		B)	sacral.
		C)	lumbar.
		D)	thoracic.
		E)	coccyx.


12	The wrist consists of eight ______ bones, whereas the ankle consists of seven ______ bones.
		A)	tarsal, carpal.
		B)	carpal, tarsal.
		C)	metacarpal, metatarsal.
		D)	metatarsal, metacarpal.
		E)	metacarpal, phalanges.


13	Two bones that have prominent epicondyles are the
		A)	radius and ulna.
		B)	tibia and fibula.
		C)	femur and humerus.
		D)	femur and scapula.
		E)	tibia and radius.


14	Which of these types of joints exhibits the greatest amount of movement?
		A)	cartilaginous joints
		B)	gomphoses
		C)	sutures
		D)	syndesmoses
		E)	synovial joints


15	Raising your arm to point at something straight ahead of you involves
		A)	abduction of the arm.
		B)	adduction of the arm.
		C)	circumduction of the arm.
		D)	extension of the arm.
		E)	flexion of the arm.

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