WorksheetsA&P Test 3
Total questions: 76
Worksheet time: 38mins
Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?
shoulder bones
thigh bones
foot bones
vertebral column
Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?
allows for the movement of the wrist and hand
protects nerves and blood vessels at the elbow
supports trunk of body
allows for movements of the ankle and foot
The axial skeleton ____.
consists of 126 bones
forms the vertical axis of the body
includes all bones of the body trunk and limbs
includes only the bones of the lower limbs
Which of the following is a bone of the brain case?
parietal bone
zygomatic bone
maxillary bone
lacrimal bone
The lambdoid suture joins the parietal bone to the ________.
frontal bone
occipital bone
other parietal bone
temporal bone
The middle cranial fossa ________.
is bounded anteriorly by the petrous ridge
is bounded anteriorly by the petrous ridge
is divided at the midline by a small area of the ethmoid bone
has the foramen rotundum, foramen ovale, and foramen spinosum
The paranasal sinuses are ________.
air-filled spaces found within the frontal, maxilla, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones only
air-filled spaces found within all bones of the skull
not connected to the nasal cavity
divided at the midline by the nasal septum
Parts of the sphenoid bone include the ________.
sella turcica
squamous portion
glabella
zygomatic process
The bony openings of the skull include the ________.
carotid canal, which is located in the anterior cranial fossa
superior orbital fissure, which is located at the superior margin of the anterior orbit
mental foramen, which is located just below the orbit
hypoglossal canal, which is located in the posterior cranial fossa
The cervical region of the vertebral column consists of ________.
seven vertebrae
12 vertebrae
five vertebrae
a single bone derived from the fusion of five vertebrae
The primary curvatures of the vertebral column ________.
include the lumbar curve
are remnants of the original fetal curvature
include the cervical curve
develop after the time of birth
A typical vertebra has ________.
a vertebral foramen that passes through the body
a superior articular process that projects downward to articulate with the superior portion of the next lower vertebra
lamina that spans between the transverse process and spinous process
a pair of laterally projecting spinous processes
A typical lumbar vertebra has ________.
a short, rounded spinous process
a bifid spinous process
articulation sites for ribs
a transverse foramen
Which is found only in the cervical region of the vertebral column?
nuchal ligament
ligamentum flavum
supraspinous ligament
anterior longitudinal ligament
The sternum ________.
consists of only two parts, the manubrium and xiphoid process
has the sternal angle located between the manubrium and body
receives direct attachments from the costal cartilages of all 12 pairs of ribs
articulates directly with the thoracic vertebrae
The sternal angle is the ________.
junction between the body and xiphoid process
site for attachment of the clavicle
site for attachment of the floating ribs
junction between the manubrium and body
The tubercle of a rib ________.
is for articulation with the transverse process of a thoracic vertebra
is for articulation with the body of a thoracic vertebra
provides for passage of blood vessels and a nerve
is the area of greatest rib curvature
True ribs are ________.
ribs 8–12
attached via their costal cartilage to the next higher rib
made entirely of bone, and thus do not have a costal cartilage
attached via their costal cartilage directly to the sternum
Embryonic development of the axial skeleton involves ________.
intramembranous ossification, which forms the facial bones.
endochondral ossification, which forms the ribs and sternum
the notochord, which produces the cartilage models for the vertebrae
the formation of hyaline cartilage models, which give rise to the flat bones of the skull
A fontanelle ________.
is the cartilage model for a vertebra that later is converted into bone
gives rise to the facial bones and vertebrae
is the rod-like structure that runs the length of the early embryo
is the area of fibrous connective tissue found at birth between the brain case bones
Which part of the clavicle articulates with the manubrium?
shaft
sternal end
acromial end
coracoid process
A shoulder separation results from injury to the ________.
glenohumeral joint
costoclavicular joint
acromioclavicular joint
sternoclavicular joint
Which feature lies between the spine and superior border of the scapula?
suprascapular notch
glenoid cavity
superior angle
supraspinous fossa
What structure is an extension of the spine of the scapula?
acromion
coracoid process
supraglenoid tubercle
glenoid cavity
Name the short, hook-like bony process of the scapula that projects anteriorly.
acromial process
clavicle
coracoid process
glenoid fossa
How many bones are there in the upper limbs combined?
20
30
40
60
Which bony landmark is located on the lateral side of the proximal humerus?
greater tubercle
trochlea
lateral epicondyle
lesser tubercle
Which region of the humerus articulates with the radius as part of the elbow joint?
trochlea
styloid process
capitulum
olecranon process
Which is the lateral-most carpal bone of the proximal row?
trapezium
hamate
pisiform
scaphoid
The radius bone ________.
is found on the medial side of the forearm
has a head that articulates with the radial notch of the ulna
does not articulate with any of the carpal bones
has the radial tuberosity located near its distal end
How many bones fuse in adulthood to form the hip bone?
2
3
4
5
Which component forms the superior part of the hip bone?
ilium
pubis
ischium
sacrum
Which of the following supports body weight when sitting?
iliac crest
ischial tuberosity
ischiopubic ramus
pubic body
The ischial spine is found between which of the following structures?
inferior pubic ramus and ischial ramus
pectineal line and arcuate line
lesser sciatic notch and greater sciatic notch
anterior superior iliac spine and posterior superior iliac spine
The pelvis ________.
has a subpubic angle that is larger in females
consists of the two hip bones, but does not include the sacrum or coccyx
has an obturator foramen, an opening that is defined in part by the sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments
has a space located inferior to the pelvic brim called the greater pelvis
Which bony landmark of the femur serves as a site for muscle attachments?
fovea capitis
lesser trochanter
head
medial condyle
What structure contributes to the knee joint?
lateral malleolus of the fibula
tibial tuberosity
medial condyle of the tibia
lateral epicondyle of the femur
Which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia and fibula?
calcaneus
cuboid
navicular
talus
What is the total number of bones found in the foot and toes?
7
14
26
30
The tibia ________.
has an expanded distal end called the lateral malleolus
is not a weight-bearing bone
is firmly anchored to the fibula by an interosseous membrane
can be palpated (felt) under the skin only at its proximal and distal ends
Which event takes place during the seventh week of development?
appearance of the upper and lower limb buds
flattening of the distal limb bud into a paddle shape
the first appearance of hyaline cartilage models of future bones
the rotation of the limbs
During endochondral ossification of a long bone, ________.
a primary ossification center will develop within the epiphysis
mesenchyme will differentiate directly into bone tissue
growth of the epiphyseal plate will produce bone lengthening
all epiphyseal plates will disappear before birth
The clavicle ________.
develops via intramembranous ossification
develops via endochondral ossification
is the last bone of the body to begin ossification
is fully ossified at the time of birth
The joint between adjacent vertebrae that includes an invertebral disc is classified as which type of joint?
diarthrosis
multiaxial
amphiarthrosis
synarthrosis
Which of these joints is classified as a synarthrosis?
the pubic symphysis
the manubriosternal joint
an invertebral disc
the shoulder joint
Which of these joints is classified as a biaxial diarthrosis?
the metacarpophalangeal joint
the hip joint
the elbow joint
the pubic symphysis
Synovial joints ________.
may be functionally classified as a synarthrosis
are joints where the bones are connected to each other by hyaline cartilage
may be functionally classified as an amphiarthrosis
are joints where the bones articulate with each other within a fluid-filled joint cavity
Which type of fibrous joint connects the tibia and fibula?
syndesmosis
symphysis
suture
gomphosis
An example of a wide fibrous joint is ________.
the interosseous membrane of the forearm
a gomphosis
a suture joint
a synostosis
A gomphosis ________.
is formed by an interosseous membrane
connects the tibia and fibula bones of the leg
contains a joint cavity
anchors a tooth to the jaw
A syndesmosis is ________.
a narrow fibrous joint
the type of joint that unites bones of the skull
a fibrous joint that unites parallel bones
the type of joint that anchors the teeth in the jaws
A cartilaginous joint ________.
has a joint cavity
is called a symphysis when the bones are united by fibrocartilage
anchors the teeth to the jaws
is formed by a wide sheet of fibrous connective tissue
A synchondrosis is ________.
found at the pubic symphysis
where bones are connected together with fibrocartilage
a type of fibrous joint
found at the first sternocostal joint of the thoracic cage
Which of the following are joined by a symphysis?
adjacent vertebrae
the first rib and the sternum
the end and shaft of a long bone
the radius and ulna bones
The epiphyseal plate of a growing long bone in a child is classified as a ________.
synchondrosis
synostosis
symphysis
syndesmosis
Which type of joint provides the greatest range of motion?
ball-and-socket
hinge
condyloid
plane
Which type of joint allows for only uniaxial movement?
saddle joint
hinge joint
condyloid joint
ball-and-socket joint
Which of the following is a type of synovial joint?
a synostosis
a suture
a plane joint
a synchondrosis
A bursa ________.
surrounds a tendon at the point where the tendon crosses a joint
secretes the lubricating fluid for a synovial joint
prevents friction between skin and bone, or a muscle tendon and bone
is the strong band of connective tissue that holds bones together at a synovial joint
At synovial joints, ________.
the articulating ends of the bones are directly connected by fibrous connective tissue
the ends of the bones are enclosed within a space called a subcutaneous bursa
intrinsic ligaments are located entirely inside of the articular capsule
the joint cavity is filled with a thick, lubricating fluid
At a synovial joint, the synovial membrane ________.
forms the fibrous connective walls of the joint cavity
is the layer of cartilage that covers the articulating surfaces of the bones
forms the intracapsular ligaments
secretes the lubricating synovial fluid
Condyloid joints ________.
are a type of ball-and-socket joint
include the radiocarpal joint
are a uniaxial diarthrosis joint
are found at the proximal radioulnar joint
.
A meniscus is ________.
a fibrocartilage pad that provides padding between bones
a fluid-filled space that prevents friction between a muscle tendon and underlying bone
the articular cartilage that covers the ends of a bone at a synovial joint
the lubricating fluid within a synovial joint
The joints between the articular processes of adjacent vertebrae can contribute to which movement?
lateral flexion
circumdiction
dorsiflexion
abduction
Which motion moves the bottom of the foot away from the midline of the body?
elevaiton
dorsiflexion
eversion
plantar flexion
Movement of a body region in a circular movement at a condyloid joint is what type of motion?
rotation
elevation
abduction
circumduction
Supination is the motion that moves the ________.
hand from the palm backward position to the palm forward position
foot so that the bottom of the foot faces the midline of the body
hand from the palm forward position to the palm backward position
scapula in an upward direction
Movement at the shoulder joint that moves the upper limb laterally away from the body is called ________.
elevation
eversion
abduction
lateral rotation
The primary support for the glenohumeral joint is provided by the ________.
coracohumeral ligament
glenoid labrum
rotator cuff muscles
subacromial bursa
The proximal radioulnar joint ________.
is supported by the annular ligament
contains an articular disc that strongly unites the bones
is supported by the ulnar collateral ligament
is a hinge joint that allows for flexion/extension of the forearm
Which statement is true concerning the knee joint?
The lateral meniscus is an intrinsic ligament located on the lateral side of the knee joint.
Hyperextension is resisted by the posterior cruciate ligament.
The anterior cruciate ligament supports the knee when it is flexed and weight bearing.
The medial meniscus is attached to the tibial collateral ligament.
The ankle joint ________.
is also called the subtalar joint
allows for gliding movements that produce inversion/eversion of the foot
is a uniaxial hinge joint
is supported by the tibial collateral ligament on the lateral side
Which region of the vertebral column has the greatest range of motion for rotation?
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacral
Intramembranous ossification ________.
gives rise to the bones of the limbs
produces the bones of the top and sides of the skull
produces the bones of the face and base of the skull
involves the conversion of a hyaline cartilage model into bone
Synovial joints ________.
are derived from fontanelles
are produced by intramembranous ossification
develop at an interzone site
are produced by endochondral ossification
Endochondral ossification is ________.
the process that replaces hyaline cartilage with bone tissue
the process by which mesenchyme differentiates directly into bone tissue
completed before birth
the process that gives rise to the joint interzone and future joint cavity
