A & P Final 2 Review

What bones protect the spinal cord?

• ribs

• sternum

• vertebrae

• coxal bones

The process of bone formation is known as ________.

• hematopoiesis

• hemostasis

• metabolism

• ossification

An incomplete bone break, known as a(n) _______ fracture, is commonly seen in children.

• spiral

• greenstick

• impacted

• comminuted

The shin bone is called the ______.

• tibia

• fibula

• femur

• radius

Which of the following is ONLY found associated with a child's bone?

• diaphysis

• marrow cavity

• epiphyseal plate

• periosteum

• articular cartilage

Which of the following bones is considered part of the axial skeleton?

• femur

• sternum

• radius

• metatarsals

• scapula

A bone fracture where the bone is broken into many fragments is a ________.

• compound fracture

• simple fracture

• comminuted fracture

• compression fracture

• greenstick fracture

Which of these bones is associated with the hand?

• talus

• calcaneus

• metatarsals

• tarsals

• metacarpals

Which two bones constitute the forearm?

• radius and humerus

• humerus and scapula

• fibula and tibia

• ulna and radius

• femur and fibula

Contractions in which muscles shorten and produce movement are known as _______.

• isotonic contractions

• twitches

• isometric contractions

• resistance exercises