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WorksheetsAnatomy and Physiology Quiz
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 41mins
This structure refers to the shaft of a long bone
diaphysis
epiphysis
periosteum
bursa
The zygomatic bone is also called
the cheekbone
articulates with the mandible
holds the upper teeth
is a cranial bone
Fontanels
involve all
are present in fetal and infant skulls
allow expansion of the infant skull during growth
eventually fuse and seal
This bone is formed by the ischium, ilium, and pubis
coxal bone
sacrum
cranium
sacrum
Which of the following bones is NOT located in the lower limbs?
Ulna
femur
tibia
tarsal
Which of the following are related to the ribs?
True, false and floating
acetabulum
supination and pronation
fontanels
Which is an example of vertebrae?
Cervical, thoracic, sacral and coccygeal
long bones
spinal curves
phalanges
Where do the femur and tibia meet?
knee
hip
ankle
elbow
The humerus and ulna meet at this joint
elbow
hip
knee
waist
Which bone structure is concerned with hematopoiesis
bone marrow
diaphysis
articular cartilage
epiphyseal disc
Which word best reflects the function of the epiphyseal disc? (this is the growth plate)
longitudinal growth
blood cell formation
phagocytosis
secretion of synovial fluid
The Humerus is
located in the upper arm
is distal to the radius and ulna
articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint
is a bone of the axial skeleton
What is the name of the soft spot on a baby's head
fontanels
synovial joints
sutures
sinuses
What term refers to the replacement of cartilage by bone
ossification
osteoporosis
osteomalcia
myelosuppression
What is the classification of the intervertebral discs and the symphysis pubis?
slightly moveable
fused
suture
immovable
Which structure includes the calcaneus?
heel
kneecap
wrist
groin
Injury to the epiphyseal disc of the tibia may result in
stunted growth of the injured leg
stimulation of the bone to become cancerous
inhibits blood cell formation
causes arthritis
The exaggerated thoracic curvature of the spine or hunchback
kyphosis
rickets
scoliosis
lordosis
Where do the scapula and humerus meet?
shoulder
hip
waist
elbow
Select the incorrect group
bones of the lower extremities: femur, tibia, clavicle
abnormal curvature of the spine: scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis
types of ribs: true, false, floating
bones of the upper extremities: numerus, radius, ulna
The olecranon process is most associated with this joint
elbow
hip
wrist
the ball and socket
Where do the femur and coxal bone meet?
hip
knee
ankle
wrist
The ___ is attached to the anterior side of the proximal tibia and calcaneus. When it contracts, it plantar flexes the foot.
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Sacrospinalis
Sternocleidomastoid
