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- 1. Multiple Choice
Examples of long bones include -
scapula, radius, phalanges
humerus, fibula
femur, carpals, ribs
tarsals, patella, tibia
- 2. Multiple Choice
The posterior skull contains several bones including
frontal
mandible
occipital
zygomatic
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is composed of the bones of the axial skeleton?
carpals, femur, ulna
occipital, mandible, rib
frontal, radius, tibia
sternum, humerus, patella
- 4. Multiple Choice
What do all of the bones of the upper extremity have in common?
belong to the pectoral girdle
contain a diaphysis and an epiphysis
part of the appendicular skeleton
they are all long bones
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which description best characterizes the appendicular skeleton
contains bones of the extremities
supports the vertebral column
provides protection for the internal organs
made of the bones along the body's axis
- 6. Multiple Choice
What bone is indicated in green?
frontal
maxilla
temporal
zygomatic
- 7. Multiple Choice
A female pelvis has a different shape than a male pelvis. What is the purpose for the different shape?
lighter weight
reproduction
red blood cell production
calcium storage
- 8. Multiple Choice
which of the following pairs correctly matches a bone classification with an example?
long bone: carpals
flat bone: rib
short bone: ulna
irregular bone: sternum
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of articular cartilage of long bones
facilitates bone growth
provide pathways for blood vessels
shock absorption between bones
location of hematopoesis
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the membrane that lines the medullary cavity?
articular cartilage
endosteum
epiphysial plates
periosteum
- 11. Multiple Choice
Describe a nutritional factor impacting the skeletal system.
Vitamin D aids in calcium absorption
estrogen increases bone density
parathyroid hormone causes release of calcium
testosterone maintains bone mass
- 12. Multiple Choice
The location of the ribs demonstrates what function of the skeletal system?
mineral storage
lever for muscle contraction
protection of organs
regulation of calcium levels
- 13. Multiple Choice
A teenager breaks their femur, how does this affect hematopoiesis
red blood cell production decreases
calcium storage decreases
movement of lower limbs descreases
Vitamin D formation decreases
- 14. Multiple Choice
How is blood calcium regulated by the skeletal system?
Insulin
hematopoiesis
parathyroid hormone
Vitamin D
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of vitamin D
blood cell formation
calcium absorption
movement of bones
organ protection
- 16. Multiple Choice
How does sunlight impact bone repair and growth
calcium is absorbed
bones grow because of stress
inactive vitamin D is formed
calcium levels cause calcitonin release
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the function of the epiphysial plate?
store yellow bone marrow
cushion the end of long bones
lengthen long bones
line inner bone surfaces
- 18. Multiple Choice
What part of this bone is broken?
diaphysis
epiphysis
epiphysial plate
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which bone is labeled #2?
Femur
Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the classification of a vertebral bone?
Flat
Irregular
Long
Short
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