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Skeletal system lecture exam

1.

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

Marrow

2.

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

Epiphysis

3.

This is the shaft of a long bone.

Diaphysis

4.

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

Articular cartilage

5.

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

Epiphyseal plate

6.

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

Periosteum

7.

These are considered bone-dissolving cells.

Osteoclast

8.

Which of the following structures contains osteocytes?

Lacunae

9.

These are considered bone-building cells.

Osteoblasts

10.

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

Canaliculi

11.

Osteons in compact bone tissue are aligned along

Lines of stress

12.

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

Resting, proliferation, hypertophication, calciifcation, ossification

13.

During adulthood, what contributes to bone remodeling and growth?

Calcium, Vitamin D, sex hormones, human growth hormone

14.

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

Greenstick

15.

1. Where in the diagram is the distal epiphysis?

2. Where in the diagram can you find the medullary cavity?

3. Where in the diagram can you find red bone marrow in an adult?

4. Where in the diagram is the metaphysis?

5. Where in the diagram is the only place not to have a periosteum?

1. D

2. C

3. A and B

4. B

5. E

16.

1. In the diagram, where is the Haversian canal?

2. In the diagram, where is the Volkman's canal?

3. In the diagram, where is the osteon?

4. In the diagram, where is the trabeculae?

1. E

2. F

3. C.

4. B

17.

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

Orthopedics

18.

How many bones are found in the adult human skeleton?

206

19.

What is axial skeleton?

This includes the skull bones, the ossicles of the middle ear, the hyoid bone, the rib cage, sternum and the vertebral column.

20.

Which type of bone is the femur

A long bone

21.

Which type of bone is the occipital?

A flat bone

22.

This is a bone located within ankles or wrists

A short bone

23.

Bones in the following area protect the brain.

The cranium

24.

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

Occipital condyles

25.

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

Strangulation

26.

Know the facial bones

  • Inferior nasal concha (2)
  • Lacrimal bones (2)
  • Mandible.
  • Maxilla (2)
  • Nasal bones (2)
  • Palatine bones (2)
  • Vomer.
  • Zygomatic bones (2)
27.

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

Occipital

28.

This facial bone articulates with teeth

Maxillae and Mandible

29.

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

Sternal angle

30.

What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus

To absorb vertical shock

31.

The curves of the vertebrae include

Thoracic curve, sacral curve, lumbar curve, cervical curve

32.

1. Where is the mental foramen in the diagram?

2. Where is the mandibular notch in the diagram?

3. Where is the coronoid process in the diagram?

1. C

2. B

3. F

33.

1. Where is the inferior articular process in the diagram?

2. In the diagram, where is lamina of the vertebral arch?

3. Where is the spinous process in the diagram?

1. F

2. B

3. D

34.

1. Where is the superior vertebral notch?

2. Where is the facet for articular part of the tubercle of the rib?

3. Where is the pedicle?

4. Where is the superior demifacet?

5. Where is the lamina?

1. F

2. C

3. I

4. G

5.

35.

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

Fibula

36.

Which is not found in the foot?

Pollex

37.

Which is not a tarsal bone?

Capitate

38.

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

Patella

39.

This is the largest foramen in the skeleton

Obturator foramen

40.

Which is found in the elbow?

Olecranon, Coranoid process, radial head, capitulum, trochlea, olecranon process,

41.

What is found in the glenoid cavity?

Head of the humerus

42.

The female pelvis is

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

43.

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

Clavicle

44.

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

Clavicle