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Bones and Markings Test Bank Questions (Ch6-Ch9)

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This is a structure of a long bone that stores energy.

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Marrow

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This is the region of a long bone that articulates with other bones.

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Epiphysis

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This is the shaft of a long bone.

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Diaphysis

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This is a layer of hyaline cartilage that reduces friction between bones involved in the joint.

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Articular cartilage

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This is a layer of hyaline cartilage that allows the Diaphysis to grow in length.

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Epiphyseal plate

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This is the region in mature bone where the diaphysis and the epiphysis join.

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Metaphysis

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This is a lining found in bone that promotes bone growth in width

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Periosteum

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Put the bones cells in order of their maturation from unspecialized to specialized.

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Osteogenic, Osteoblast, Osteocytes

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These are considered bone-building cells.

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Osteoblasts

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These are considered bone-dissolving cells.

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Osteoclast

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Which of the following structures contains osteocytes?

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Lacunae

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These are extensions of the lacunae and are filled with extracellular fluid.

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Canaliculi

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Osteons in compact bone tissue are aligned along

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Lines of stress

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Bone remodeling does NOT

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Affect compact bone tissue but does affect spongy bone tissue

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The renewal rate for compact bone tissue is

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4% per year

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Which of the following minerals is needed when bones are growing?

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Magnesium

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The correct sequence of processes that occur during bone elongation at the epiphyseal plate are:

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Resting, Proliferation, hypertrophication, calcification

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During adulthood, which of the following does NOT contribute to bone remodeling and growth?

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Enzymes

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This type of fracture is considered a partial fracture and is usually seen in children.

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Greenstick

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About 25% of all stress fractures involve which bone?

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Tibia

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Bone reduction...

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Can be open or closed

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Bone mass reduction is promoted by which hormone?

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Parathyroid

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An increase in bone growth is promoted by which hormones?

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Calcitonin and Calcitriol

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The branch of medicine that deals with correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system is called

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Orthodpedics

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How many bones are found in the adult human skeleton?

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206

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Which of the following is not true?

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The appendicular skeleton does not include the girdles

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Which of the following is NOT found in the axial skeleton?

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Carpals

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Which of the following is found in the axial skeleton?

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Sphenoid

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Which type of bone is the femur?

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Long Bone

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Which type of bone is the occipital?

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Flat Bone

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This is a bone located within ankles or wrists.

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Short Bone

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Which of the following is NOT true of surface markings on bone.

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They provide movement within the bone

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Bones in the following area protect the brain.

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Cranium

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Which of the following is not a facial bone?

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Parietal

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Which is not true of the skull bones?

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The skull contains foraminas but no fissures

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Which of the following bones is not visible from the anterior view of the skull?

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Occipital

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These bones form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor.

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Temporal

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These bones include the organs of hearing and balance and articulate with the mandible

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Temporal

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The mastoid process....

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Is the point of attachment for several neck muscles

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These projections on either side of the foramen magnum articulate with depressions on the first cervical vertebrae.

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Occipital condyles

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Which cranial bone articulates with every other cranial bone?

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Sphenoid

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This cranial bone is anterior to the sphenoid and posterior to the nasal bones. It contains foramina for the olfactory cranial nerve.

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Ethmoid

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The facial bone articulates with teeth.

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Maxillae

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Which of the following is not a facial bone?

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Occipital

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Which bone of the axial skeleton does NOT articulate with any other bone?

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Hyoid

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Joe was found dead. His hyoid bone was broken. What was the most likely cause of death?

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Strangulation

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What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus?

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To absorb vertical shock

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Primary curves of the vertebrae include

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Thoracic curve, Sacral curve, Lumbar curve, and Cervical curve

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The function of vertebral processes is

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Attachment site for muscles

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What bone feature of the second cervical vertebrae articulates with the first cervical vertebrae?

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Odontoid Process

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Of the following, which is the largest individual vertebrae?

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L4

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These are the inferior articular processes of the fifth sacral vertebrae.

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Sacral cornua

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Which gender shows the coccyx pointed inferiority?

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Females

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What is the junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum called?

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Sternal angle

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What is inflammation of the costal cartilage called?

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Costochondritis

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This is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint.

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Clavicle

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This bone’s shape comes from the medial half of the bone being convex anteriorly and the lateral half is concave anteriorly.

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Clavicle

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Which of the following do the pelvic girdles articulate with?

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Sacrum

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This part of the clavicle is rounded and articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.

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Sternal extremity

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Why is the clavicle one of the most broken bones in the human body?

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Due to weakness of the junction of the curves

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Which of the following bones is located in the posterior thorax between the second and seventh vertebrae?

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Scapula

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What is found in the glenoid cavity?

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Humerus

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This is the edge of the scapula closest to the humerus

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Axillary border

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Which is more superior om the scapula?

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Acromion

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Which of the following is found anteriorly on the scapula?

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Subscapular fossa

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What is the scapular notch used for?

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Passageway for a nerve

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Which of the following is fully visible with the scapula in a lateral orientation

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Coracoid process, Glenoid cavity, and the Acromion

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Which of the following is true?

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There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, and 14 phalanges

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The glenohumeral joint includes:

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The humerus and scapula

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The anatomical neck of the humerus includes the:

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Epiphyseal line

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The lesser tubercle of the humerus:

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Projects anteriorly

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The deltoid tuberosity of the humerus is found:

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At the midpoint of the shaft

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The capitulum:

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Articulates with the head of the radius, and is a rounded knob on the lateral aspect of the humerus

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This is a spool shaped surface of the humerus medial to the capitulum that articulates with the ulna.

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Trochlea

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The medial and lateral epicondyle are found on the distal end of the humerus and are used for

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Tendon attachment

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Which is the longer bone?

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Ulna

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Which is found in the elbow?

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Olcecranon

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Which notch is found between the olecranon and coronoid process?

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Trochlear notch

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The ulna and radius connect with each other at how many points?

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3

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What is the function of the interosseous membrane between the ulna and radius?

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Joint the shafts of both bones, and tendon attachment

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This depression is found laterally and inferior to the trochlear notch.

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Radical notch

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The distal end of the radius articulates with how many bones of the wrist?

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3

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How are the carpal bones arranged?

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2 transverse rows of 4

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Which of the following carpal bones is found most distally?

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Hamate

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Which is included in the carpal tunnel?

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Deep fascia, Trapezium, and Pisiform

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The carpometacarpal joint consists of:

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Base of metacarpal bone and distal end of carpal bone

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How many phalanges in each hand?

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14

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What is the function of the pelvic girdle?

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Support for vertebral column, and attachment site for lower limbs

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Which of the following hipbones is superior?

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Ilium

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The auricular surface

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Articulates with the sacrum

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This is the largest foramen in the skeleton

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Obturator foramen

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This extends superiorly and laterally along the superior ramus to merge with the arcuate line of the ilium.

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Ischial tuberosity

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The hip joint is comprised of the

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Femur, and Acetabulum

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This is bordered by the lumbar vertebrae posteriorly, the upper portion of the hip bones laterally and the abdominal wall anteriorly.

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False pelvis, and Greater pelvis

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The pelvic inlet

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Is the superior opening of the pelvic cavity

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The female pelvis is

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Wider, shallower, larger in the pelvic inlet, and larger in the pelvic outlet

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Each lower limb has

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30 bones in 4 locations

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The shaft of the femur is slightly angled

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Medially

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Which ridge serves as an attachment point for tendons of the thigh muscles?

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Gluteal tuberosity, and Linea aspera

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Which is found medially?

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Lesser trochanter

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This is a bone that develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

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Patella

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The medial and lateral condyles of the femur fit into what part of the patella?

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Articular facets

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The tibiofemoral joint includes

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Femur condyles, and Condyles of the tibia

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The shin is also known as the

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Anterior border

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Which is not found in the foot?

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Pollex

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Which is not a tarsal bone?

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Capitate

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The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?

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Fibula

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This type of joint is held together by a fibrous connective tissue.

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Fibrous Joint

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This type of joint lacks a synovial cavity.

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Fibrous, and Cartilaginous

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This type of joint is freely movable.

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Diarthrosis

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This is a fibrous joint composed of a thin layer of dense fibrous connective tissue.

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Suture

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How is a suture joint classified functionally?

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Synarthrosis

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In this type of fibrous joint, the connective tissue is arranged either as a bundle or as a sheet.

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Syndesmoses

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Another term for this joint is dentoalveolar joint.

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Gomphoses

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Which of the following can be classified as synarthrosis joints?

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Suture, Synchondrosis, and Gomphosis

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An example of this type of joint is the epiphyseal plate.

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Synchondrosis

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The joint between the first rib and the manubrium of the sternum is classified as

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Synchondrosis, Synarthrosis, and Cartilaginous joint

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Where do symphyses occur?

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Axial skeleton

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Synovial joints do NOT

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include elastic cartilage

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Which of the following is made from dense regular connective tissue?

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Ligaments

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Examples of these include the fibular and tibial collateral ligaments of the knee joint

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Extracapsular ligaments

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Another term for menisci are

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Articular discs

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Articular discs...

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Maintain the stability of a joint, and direct flow of the synovial fluid

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This is used to reduce friction in joints

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Bursae, and Synovial fluid

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Which of the following is not used to reduce friction at joints?

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Menisci

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This type of motion results from relatively flat bone surfaces moving back and forth and from side to side with respect to one another.

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Gliding

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This is a type of movement where there is a decrease in the angle between articulating bones.

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Flexion

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Bending the trunk forward at the intervertebral discs is an example of what type of angular movement?

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Flexion

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Flexion and extension usually occur along which plane?

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Sagittal

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Examples of this type of movement include moving the humerus laterally at the shoulder joint.

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Abduction

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This type of movement is a continuous sequence of flexion, abduction, extension, and adduction.

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Circumduction

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Which of the following is not considered a special movement?

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Depression, Protraction, Elevation, and Supination

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Which of the following bones can NOT be elevated or depressed?

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Maxilla

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What type of movement can be seen in your clavicles at your acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular joints by crossing your arms?

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Protraction

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This special movement occurs when you stand on your heels.

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Dorsiflexion

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Which of the following is not a structural category of synovial joint?

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Inversion

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In this type of joint, the rounded or pointed surface of one bone articulates with a ring formed partly by another bone and partly by a ligament.

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Pivot joint

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A condyloid joint...

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Is also called ellipsoidal, is biaxial, can have flexion--externsion or abduction, and found in the wrist and metacarpophalangeal joints for the second through fifth digits

front 139

This refers to the range through which the bones of a joint can be moved

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Range of motion

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Which of the following is not a factor in affecting range of motion?

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Mineral homeostasis