Bio Week 12

Which region of a long bone articulates with other bones?

• Metaphysis

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  Marrow

• Diaphysis

• Periosteum

• Epiphysis

Which of the following statements about red bone marrow is correct?

• It is the site of development of blood cells and adipose tissue

• It stores fat, and is an energy reservoir

• Is it located in the diaphysis of a long bone

• It is located in the diaphysis and epiphyses of a long bone

• It is the site of development of red and white blood cells

Humeroulnar and tibiofemoral joints are examples of what kind of synovial joint? Hint: First determine the two bones involved.

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

• Planar joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

Which of the following is not a subtype of synovial joints? 

• Planar

• Suture

• Saddle

• Condyloid

• Hinge

Which of the following types of bone is the vertebra? 

•  Long bone

• Short bone

• Sesamoid bone

• Irregular bone

• Flat bone

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? 

• Sternum

• Carpals

• Ulna

• Patella

• Clavicle

For this question refer to the Figure below, which is an anterior view of the bones of a particular joint in an adult.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• The joint involving the humerus is a ball-and-socket joint

• Bones 'A' and 'C' form the shoulder joint

• The bone labelled 'C' is the clavicle

• The bone labeled ‘B’ is the scapula

• The joint between bones ‘A’ and ‘B’ is a synovial joint

Where is the synovial cavity located in the labelled diagram of a knee joint below?

• Region “A”.

• Region “B”.

• Region “C”.

• Region “E”.

• Region “D”.

Which of the following is correct for osteoclast cells?

• They maintain bone matrix

• They are a stem cell

• They secrete bone matrix

• They digest bone matrix

• They produce organic component of bone

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

•  

  Acts an an energy store

• Releases calcium into the bloodstream

• Produces blood cells

• Protects internal organs

• Causes contraction of muscles