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Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This structure refers to the shaft of a long bone

a)

diaphysis

b)

epiphysis

c)

periosteum

d)

bursa

2.

The zygomatic bone is also called

a)

the cheekbone

b)

articulates with the mandible

c)

holds the upper teeth

d)

is a cranial bone

3.

Fontanels

a)

involve all

b)

are present in fetal and infant skulls

c)

allow expansion of the infant skull during growth

d)

eventually fuse and seal

4.

This bone is formed by the ischium, ilium, and pubis

a)

coxal bone

b)

sacrum

c)

cranium

d)

sacrum

5.

Which of the following bones is NOT located in the lower limbs?

a)

Ulna

b)

femur

c)

tibia

d)

tarsal

6.

Which of the following are related to the ribs?

a)

True, false and floating

b)

acetabulum

c)

supination and pronation

d)

fontanels

7.

Which is an example of vertebrae?

a)

Cervical, thoracic, sacral and coccygeal

b)

long bones

c)

spinal curves

d)

phalanges

8.

Where do the femur and tibia meet?

a)

knee

b)

hip

c)

ankle

d)

elbow

9.

The humerus and ulna meet at this joint

a)

elbow

b)

hip

c)

knee

d)

waist

10.

Which bone structure is concerned with hematopoiesis

a)

bone marrow

b)

diaphysis

c)

articular cartilage

d)

epiphyseal disc

11.

Which word best reflects the function of the epiphyseal disc? (this is the growth plate)

a)

longitudinal growth

b)

blood cell formation

c)

phagocytosis

d)

secretion of synovial fluid

12.

The Humerus is

a)

located in the upper arm

b)

is distal to the radius and ulna

c)

articulates with the clavicle at the acromioclavicular joint

d)

is a bone of the axial skeleton

13.

What is the name of the soft spot on a baby's head

a)

fontanels

b)

synovial joints

c)

sutures

d)

sinuses

14.

What term refers to the replacement of cartilage by bone

a)

ossification

b)

osteoporosis

c)

osteomalcia

d)

myelosuppression

15.

What is the classification of the intervertebral discs and the symphysis pubis?

a)

slightly moveable

b)

fused

c)

suture

d)

immovable

16.

Which structure includes the calcaneus?

a)

heel

b)

kneecap

c)

wrist

d)

groin

17.

Injury to the epiphyseal disc of the tibia may result in

a)

stunted growth of the injured leg

b)

stimulation of the bone to become cancerous

c)

inhibits blood cell formation

d)

causes arthritis

18.

The exaggerated thoracic curvature of the spine or hunchback

a)

kyphosis

b)

rickets

c)

scoliosis

d)

lordosis

19.

Where do the scapula and humerus meet?

a)

shoulder

b)

hip

c)

waist

d)

elbow

20.

Select the incorrect group

a)

bones of the lower extremities: femur, tibia, clavicle

b)

abnormal curvature of the spine: scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis

c)

types of ribs: true, false, floating

d)

bones of the upper extremities: numerus, radius, ulna

21.

The olecranon process is most associated with this joint

a)

elbow

b)

hip

c)

wrist

d)

the ball and socket

22.

Where do the femur and coxal bone meet?

a)

hip

b)

knee

c)

ankle

d)

wrist

23.

The ___ is attached to the anterior side of the proximal tibia and calcaneus. When it contracts, it plantar flexes the foot.

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Soleus

c)

Sacrospinalis

d)

Sternocleidomastoid