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Skeletal System

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 52mins

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1.

FUNCTIONS OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM (check all that applies)

a)

PROTECTION

b)

SUPPORT

c)

MOVEMENT

d)

STORAGE

e)

BLOOD CELL PRODUCTION

2.

a type of connective tissue characterized by spread-out cells separated by nonliving material called MATRIX

a)

ligaments

b)

bone

c)

red bone marrow

d)

cartilage

3.

HISTOLOGY iis responsible for the characteristics of bone

a)

true

b)

false

4.

responsible for the major functional characteristics of bone

a)

calcium phosphate crystal

b)

collagen

c)

collagen and Mineral components

d)

minerals

5.

responsible for the characteristics of bone

a)

BONE CELLS

b)

osteoblasts

c)

histology

d)

osteocytes

6.

mature bone matrix has __% organic and __%inorganic material

a)

25 and 30

b)

50 and 50

c)

45 and 55

d)

35 and 65

e)

29 and 79

7.

what do you call calcium phosphate crystals

a)

hydroxyapatite

b)

hydrolypatine

c)

hydrolypatite

d)

hydromytopatite

8.

responsible for flexible strength

a)

calcium phosphate crystal

b)

minerals

c)

collagen

d)

hydrolyxpatite

9.

responsible for the weight bearing strength

a)

matrix

b)

collagen

c)

calcium phosphate crystal

d)

minerals

10.

bone forming cells

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteoblasts

d)

histology

11.

this contains high concentrations of calcium ions and phosphate (hydroxyapatite)

a)

osteocytes

b)

Matrix Vesicles

c)

osteoclasts

d)

mesenchymal cells

12.

once an osteoblast has secreted enough bone matrix to become surrounded by it, it is then referred to as an ___________

a)

osteoclast

b)

osteoblytes

c)

osteocyte

d)

osteosites

13.

relatively inactive compared with most osteoblasts (but still produces the components needed to maintain the bone matrix)

a)

osteoblasts

b)

csteocytes

c)

osteoclasts

14.

Bone destroying cells

a)

osteoblast

b)

osteoclast

c)

osteocytes

15.

derived from the red bone marrow cells

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

16.

ORIGIN OF BONE CELLS (check all that applies)

a)

stem cells

b)

mesenchymal cells

c)

red bone marrow

d)

lamallae

e)

osteochondral

progenitor cells

17.

first type of bone that osteoblasts form during ossification that is fairly weak

a)

lamellar bone

b)

red bone marrow

c)

woven bone

d)

osteoblast

18.

process of removing old bone and adding new bone

a)

woven bone

b)

bone remodeling

c)

osteoclasts

d)

osteoblast

e)

osteocytes

19.

woven bone is remodeled into a stronger, more permanent type called

a)

red bone marrow

b)

woven bone

c)

lamellar bone

d)

mesenchymal bone

20.

mature bone that is organized into thin, concentric sheets or layers

a)

woven bone

b)

lamellar bone

c)

red bone marrow

d)

mesenchymal none

21.

bone shape that is longer than they are wide

a)

flat bones

b)

short bones

c)

long bones

d)

short bones

22.

bone shape: thin, flattened shape and are usually curved

a)

flat bones

b)

long bones

c)

short bones

d)

irregular bones

23.

shaft of the bone

a)

periosteum

b)

epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

endosteum

24.

covers the outer surface of bone except where an articular cartilage is present

endosteum

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

endosteum

e)

medullary Cavity

25.

round or nearly cube-shaped

a)

long bones

b)

flat bones

c)

short bones

d)

irregular bones

26.

lines the inner cavities of the bone

a)

medullary Cavity

b)

red marrow

c)

yellow marrow

d)

diaphysis

e)

endosteum

27.

have shapes that do not regularly fit into the other three categories

a)

long bones

b)

flat bones

c)

short bones

d)

irregular bones

28.

part of the bone that develops from a center of ossification distinct from the diaphysis

a)

periosteum

b)

epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

medullary Cavity

29.

contain an interior framework of spongy bone sandwiched between two layers of compact bone

a)

short and Irregular bone

b)

flat bones

c)

long bones

30.

have similar composition to the epiphysis of long bones (compact bone surfaces surrounding a spongy bone center with small spaces that are usually filled with marrow

a)

long bones

b)

flat bones

c)

short bones

d)

irregular bones

31.

long bones and bony projections increase in length because of __________

a)

growth at the epiphyseal plates by creating new cartilage

b)

appositional bone growth on the surface of the existing cartilage

c)

because the epiphyseal plate has ossified and become the epiphyseal line

32.

FACTORS AFFECTING BONE GROWTH (check all that applies)

a)

potential shape and size of

a bone and an individual’s final adult height are determined genetically,

but factors such as nutrition and hormones can greatly modify the

expression of those genetic factors

b)

when epiphysis reach their

full size, the growth of cartilage and its replacement by bone cease

c)

nutrition

d)

hormones

e)

PTH stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone and release Ca2+ into the blood.

33.

increases general tissue growth including overall bone growth

a)

thyroid hormone

b)

reproductive hormone

c)

growth hormone

34.

required for normal growth of all tissues (decrease TH - smaller individual

a)

growth hormone

b)

thyroid hormone

c)

reproductive hormone

35.

estrogen and testosterone initially stimulate bone growth, which accounts for the burst of growth at puberty; also stimulates ossification of epiphyseal plates - thus cessation of growth

a)

growth hormone

b)

thyroid hormone -

c)

reproductive hormone

36.

Arrange the process of calcium homeostaasis


I. PTH stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone and release Ca2+ into the blood.

II.in the kidneys,PTH increases Ca2+ reabsorption from the urine. PTH also stimulates active vitamin D formation.

III.calcitonininhibits osteoclasts, which allows enhanced osteoblast uptake of Ca2+ from the blood to deposit into bone.

IV.vitamin D promotes Ca2+ absorption from the small intestine into the blood.

V.decreased blood Ca2+ stimulates PTH secretion from parathyroid glands.

VI. increased blood

Ca2+ stimulates calcitonin secretion from the thyroid gland.

a)

II,IV,I,III,VI.V

b)

VI,II,III,IV,V,I

c)

V,I,II,IV,VI,III

d)

III,IV,II,I,VI,V

37.

EFFECTS OF AGING ON THE SKELETAL SYSTEM (check all that applies)

a)

affects the quality and quantity of bone matrix

b)

bone matrix in an older bone is more brittle than a younger bone because decreased collagen production won't results in relatively more mineral and fewer collagen fibers

c)

rate of matrix formation by osteoblasts becomes faster than the rate of matrix breakdown by osteoclasts

38.

average adult has ___ bones

a)

126

b)

207

c)

200

d)

206

e)

280

39.

axial skeletons ____ bones

a)

80

b)

26

c)

25

d)

126

40.

rib cage (thoracic cage) has how many bones

a)

7

b)

26

c)

25

d)

126

41.

APPENDICULAR SKELETON

Composed of:

a)

bones of the upper limbs

b)

heart

c)

girdles

d)

bones of the lower limbs

42.

each digit consists of small long bones called ___

a)

fingers

b)

phalanges

c)

coxal bones

d)

ossa coxae

43.

superior portion of the ilium

a)

ossa coxae

b)

iliac crest

c)

ischium

d)

patella

44.

__________ pelvis is broader and larger, more rounded pelvic inlet and outlet

a)

female

b)

male

45.

larger bone of the leg, supports weight

a)

tibia (shin bone)

b)

fibula

c)

patella

d)

proximal shaft

46.

AXIAL SKELETON

composed of the :

a)

skull

b)

auditory ossicles

c)

pelvic girdle

d)

hyoid bone

e)

vertebral column

47.

parietal and occipital bones

are seen in this view

a)

POSTERIOR VIEW OF THE SKULL

b)

LATERAL VIEW OF THE SKULL

c)

ANTERIOR VIEW OF THE SKULL

d)

INFERIOR VIEW OF THE SKULL

48.

thoracic region is

a)

convex anteriorly

b)

concave anteriorly

49.

lumbar region is

a)

convex anteriorly

b)

concave anteriorly

50.

commonly named according to the bones or portion of bones that join together

a)

articulations

b)

synarthroses

c)

diarthroses

d)

cartilaginous

51.

What do u call non movable joints

a)

syndesmoses

b)

synarthroses

c)

amphiarthroses

d)

gomphoses

52.

slightly movable joints

a)

amphiarthroses

b)

syndesmoses

c)

diarthroses

d)

gomphoses

53.

Joints are classified structurally to 3 ( all is correct except)

a)

synovial

b)

cartilaginous

c)

fibrous

d)

sutures

54.

joints that are freely movable are called

a)

syndesmoses

b)

synarthroses

c)

gomphoses

d)

diarthroses

55.

are seams found only between the bones of the skull; may have become completely immovable in older adults

a)

gomphoses

b)

sutures

c)

synarthroses

d)

synovial

e)

amphiarthroses

56.

These are examples of Syndesmoses :

radioulnar - radius and ulna

stylohyoid - styloid process

and hyoid bone stylomandibular - styloid

process and mandible tibiofibular - tibia and

fibula

a)

True

b)

false

57.

Specialized joints consisting of pegs that fit into sockets and are held in place by fine bundles of regular collagenous connective tissue

a)

SYNDESMOSES

b)

SYNARTHROSES

c)

GOMPHOSES

d)

DIARTHROSES

e)

SUTURES

58.

consists of two flat bone surfaces of about equal size between which a slight gliding motion can occur ; considered uniaxial because some rotation is also possible but is limited by ligaments and adjacent bone

a)

saddle joint

b)

hinge joint

c)

pivot joint

d)

plane joint

59.

uniaxial joint in which a convex cylinder in one bone is applied to a corresponding concavity in the other bone examples: elbow joint knee joint

a)

plane joint

b)

saddel joint

c)

hinge joint

d)

pivot joint

60.

All are major joints in the body except:

I. temperomandibular joint

II. shoulder joint

III. elbow joint

IV. hip joint

V. knee joint

VI. ankle joint and arches of the foot

a)

VI only

b)

I only

c)

I and VI only

d)

none

e)

all of the above are wrong

61.

EFFECTS OF AGING ON THE JOINTS (check all that applies)

a)

connective tissue of the joint becomes less flexible and less elastic

b)

rigidity increases the rate of wear in the articulating surfaces

c)

changes in connective tissue also reduce the range of motion

d)

effects of aging on the joints can be slowed by exercising regularly and consuming a healthy diet

62.

consists of a ball (head) at the end of one bone and a socket in an adjacent bone into which a portion of the ball fits

a)

ball and socket joint

b)

condyloid joint

c)

biaxial joint

d)

atlantoccipital joint

63.

occurring around one axis

a)

uniaxial

b)

biaxial

c)

multiaxial

64.

allowing a wide range of movement in almost any direction

a)

uniaxial

b)

biaxial

c)

multiaxial

65.

a saddle joint is ___

a)

uniaxial

b)

biaxial

c)

multiaxial

66.

consists of relatively cylindrical bony process that rotates within a ring composed partly of bone and partly of ligament

a)

hinge joint

b)

saddle joint

c)

pivot joint

d)

plane joiint

67.

considered uniaxial because some rotation is also possible but is limited by ligaments and adjacent bone

a)

piuvot joiint

b)

saaddle joint

c)

ball and socket joint

d)

plane joint

68.

slightly movable type of fibrous joint

a)

sutures

b)

amphiarthroses

c)

diarthroses

d)

syndesmoses

e)

gomphhoses

69.

joints between the teeth and the sockets (alveoli) of the mandible and maxillae

a)

stylomandibular

b)

Dentoalveolar

c)

radioulnar

d)

stylohyoid

70.

viscous lubricating film that covers the surfaces of the joint

a)

ellipsoid fluid

b)

sadle fluid

c)

synovial fluid

d)

alveolar fluid

71.

condyloid joint; a modified ball-and-socketjoint

a)

pivot joint

b)

ball and socket joint

c)

ellipsoid joint

d)

saddle joint

72.

BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT is a

a)

multiaxial - allowing a wide range of movement in almost any direction

b)

biaxial because the shape of the joint limits its range of movement almost to a hinge motion in two axes and restricts motion

c)

uniaxial joint in which a convex cylinder in one bone is applied to a corresponding concavity in the other bone

d)

uniaxial joint that

restricts movement to rotation around a single axis

73.

this is another name for cheekbones

a)

maxillae

b)

frontal bone

c)

zygomatic bones

d)

mandible

74.

bones in this part of the body in general are

thicker, heavier, and longer

a)

hip bone

b)

femur

c)

pelvic girdle and lower limb

d)

leg

75.

a ring of bone consisting of right and left hipbones (ossa coxae or coxal bones) and sacrum

a)

hip bone

b)

femur

c)

legs

d)

pelvic girdle

76.

parietal bones are joined at midline by the

a)

coronal suture

b)

sagittal suture

c)

occipital bone

d)

parietal bones

77.

parietal bones are joined to

the occipital bone by the

a)

squamous suture

b)

sagittal suture

c)

coronal suture

d)

lambdoid suture

78.

thhe lateral view of the skull is joined by the _____

a)

lambdoid suture

b)

sagittal suture

c)

coronal suture

d)

squamous suture

79.

there are how many floating ribs

a)

3

b)

2

c)

7

80.

this is the breastbone also known as “Sword shaped”

a)

jugular notch

b)

sternum

c)

sacaral bone

d)

coccygeal bone

81.

known as (handle) - “sword handle”

a)

xiphhoid

b)

gladiolus

c)

manubrium

d)

sternum

82.

superior margin of the manubrium

a)

xiphoid process

b)

jugular notch

c)

gladiolus (body)

d)

manubrium (handle)

83.

also known as "sword tip"

a)

gladiolus (body)

b)

manubrium (handle)

c)

jugular notch

d)

xiphoid process

84.

this has no joint cavity or no movements

a)

synovial joints

b)

articulations

c)

fibrous joints

d)

thoracic joints

85.

the appendiculkar skeleton protects brain, spinal cord,

and the vital organs housed within the thorax

a)

true

b)

false

86.

thee foot consists of __ tarsals

a)

10

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

87.

________ as a unit is convex dorsally and concave ventrally

a)

phalanges

b)

tarsal

c)

femur

d)

foot

88.

distributes the weight of

the body between the heel and the ball of the foot during standing and

walking

a)

legs

b)

rib cage

c)

foot

d)

head

89.

large sesamoid bone located within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle group

a)

phhalanghes

b)

patella

c)

midcap

d)

tibia

90.

articulates with the

patellar groove of the femur to create a smooth articular surface over the

anterior distal end of the femur

a)

phalanges

b)

tarsals

c)

patella

d)

metatarsals

91.

name the part iin number 17

a)

tibiia

b)

sternum

c)

clavicle

d)

radius

92.

name number 22

a)

radius

b)

clavicle

c)

ulna

d)

sternum

93.

it is when woven, spongy bone replaces the internal and external calluses

a)

callus formatrion

b)

callus ossification

c)

bone remodeling

d)

hematoma formation

94.

occurs at freely movable joints, such as the shoulder

a)

eversion

b)

rotation

c)

circumduction

d)

pronation

95.

movement of a structure in an inferior direction. This involves opening the mouth

a)

depression

b)

excursion

c)

opposiition

d)

reposition

96.

is turning the foot so that the plantar surface faces laterally

a)

pronation

b)

eversion

c)

rotation

d)

reposition

e)

opposition

97.

is when the end of the bone is pulled out of the socket in a ball and socket, ellipsoid, or pivot joint

a)

excursion

b)

dislocation

c)

separatiion

d)

retraction

98.

softening of adult bones due to calcium depletion; often caused by vitamin D deficiency

a)

Arthritis

b)

Osteomalacia

c)

Bursitis

d)

Bunion

99.

it lines the joint cavity everywhere except over the articular cartilage

a)

synovial membrane

b)

bursa

c)

synovial fluid

d)

tendon sheath

100.

are elongated ball and socket joints

a)

condyloid

b)

ellipsoid

c)

menisci

d)

joint capsule