The term cervic means:

The organs of the thoracic cavity are protected and supported by the ribs, thoracic vertebrae, and the:

The term cranio means:

The outer covering of long bones is known as the:

In the adult cranium, suture lines are noted where separate bones have fused together to form what type of joint?

The second largest bone of the skeletal system, which attaches to the scapula to form a ball-and-socket joint, is the:

Which important function of long bone is related to the production of healthy blood cells?

Bone forming cells are called:

The end of a long bone is known as the:

The axial skeleton includes bones of the:

John fell on an outstretched arm while running outside. John's fracture caused the bone to break through the skin. What type of fracture does John have?

Helen is an 80-year-old woman with stiff, painful joints caused by loss of articular cartilage. She suffers from:

What type of joint is the elbow?

Major organs of the body are located within the skull, ribs, and pelvis. What function of the skeletal system do these bones perform?

A 76-year-old female was transported to the hospital following a fall. Upon examination, it was determined that she sustained a fracture to the head of her femur. This injury is most likely related to:

The inner lining of long bones is the:

Which muscle is located on the head?

The term atrophy means:

Ethan experienced pain when he stepped on a nail in an old wooden board while walking his dog. When arriving home, he removes his shoe and sees a puncture wound in the bottom of his foot. Ethan understands that he is at risk for developing:

Mary has had muscle pain and fatigue for over three months. Her doctor prescribed treatment for her symptoms. Mary's diagnosis is most likely:

Joe flexes his biceps. What characteristic of muscles describes what is happening to Joe's biceps when he flexes them?

Circular muscles are found in areas of the body where the passage of substances must be controlled. These muscles are found in the openings between the esophagus and stomach as well as in the anus, urethra, and mouth. What is this type of muscle called?

Susan complains of chronic muscle pain. This is the chief complaint for patients with which disorder?

Which is a muscle on the posterior portion of the upper arm?

Jenna's leg has been in a cast for four weeks due to a fracture. Her physician ordered physical therapy after the cast is removed to treat:

Joe notices bulging in the lower quadrant of his abdomen after lifting weights. What is the most likely diagnosis for Joe?

Which muscle only has an involuntary function?

Which muscle covers the shoulder?

Which muscle is on the posterior aspect of the lower leg?

Sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of sebum during adolescence leading to which integumentary system disorder?

Which structure is an appendage of the skin? (If you do not know what an appendage is, your arms and legs are the appendages of your body. That should help!)

Sally walks outside on a cold day and feels goose bumps form on her arms and legs. Which structure is attached to the hair follicle and causes the skin to pucker around the hair?

A nitroglycerine patch can be applied to the skin to treat heart disease. (Cool, right?!) This is an example of which function of the integumentary system?

On a sunny day, Jessica went to the lake and forgot to apply sunscreen. She returned home with redness to her skin, but no blisters. She has a:

Hair follicles originate in which skin layer?

The evaporation of perspiration enables which function of the integumentary system?

What is the relationship of skin to muscle? (Skin is [ ??? ] to muscle.)

The innermost layer of skin is the....

(There are two correct answers...because they mean the same thing!)

The integumentary system is the body’s first line of defense against harmful substances. This is an example of which function of the integumentary system?