Skeleton

Which of the following is believed to be necessary for normal bone growth?

minerals
vitamins
hormones
all the above

The term ossification refers to:

bone degeneration
bone injury
bone formation
bone structure

The cells which are responsible for bone-building are called:

osteoblasts
chondrocytes
leucocytes
osteoclasts

Which important function does red bone marrow have?

cushioning for the joints
manufacture of red blood cells
calcium production
protection for compact (dense) bone

What function does yellow bone marrow have?

manufacture of red blood cells
producing osteoblasts
calcium production
storage of fat cells

It is thought that weight for weight, bones are stronger that steel! Water contributes to this strength in which of the following percentages:

25%
50%
33%
0%

Which of the following are NOT types of cartilage?

hyaline
elastic
fibrous
none of the above

What is the membrane which covers the main section of bone called?

periosteum
hyaline sheath
concentric ring
synovial membrane

A sesamoid bone in a small rounded bone completely embedded in a tendon. Which is the largest sesamoid bone in the body?

metacarpals
patella (knee cap)
metartarsals
pisiform (in wrist)

Which of the following are functions of the skeleton?

protection of vital organs
movement of muscles
support for the weight of the whole body
all the above

The ribs are an example of:

short bones
irregular bones
flat bones
long bones

Which of the following statements is true?

ligaments link bones together at a joint
tendons attach muscles to bone
cartilage is found in the joint capsule
all the above

If a fracture occurred to the radius, which part of the body would need to be examined?

forearm
shoulder
upper arm
pelvis

How many bones make up the human skeleton?

202
200
206
210

The human body has one additional bone, situated at the front of the neck, detached from the skeleton, but forming a base to which the tongue is attached. This bone is called:

palatine
ethmoid
turbinate
hyoid

The axial skeleton comprises:

vertebral column, skull, shoulder girdle, ribs
skull, vertebral column, sternum, ribs
skull, shoulder girdle, sternum, ribs
vertebral column, shoulder girdle, sternum ribs

The ilium is the largest bone in the:

pelvic girdle
lower limb
axial skeleton
upper limb

Which is the largest bone in the body?

ilium
tibia
fibula
femur

Of the 8 bones which make up the cranium, which protects the hearing organs:

parietal
temporal
sphenoid
ethmoid

Which of the following is classified as the only moveable bone in the skull:

palatine
maxilla
mandible
lacrimal

The zygomatic bones in the face are commonly known as:

eye sockets
nasal cavities
jaw
cheekbones

Which bone of the cranium contains an opening through which the spinal cord connects to the brain?

Occipital
sphenoid
temporal
parietal

Which of the following statements about sinuses is false:

sinuses act as a resonance chamber for sound
there are 4 sinuses
there are 4 pairs of sinuses
the sinuses provide air conditioning for the head

Of the 33 bones in the vertebral column, which are the smallest vertebrae?

thoracic
coccygeal
cervical
lumbar

In which order to the bones of the vertebral column ascend:

coccyx, sacrum, lumbar, thoracic, cervical
sacrum, coccyx, lumbar, thoracic, cervical
coccyx, lumbar, sacrum, thoracic, cervical
coccyx, sacrum, thoracic, lumbar, cervical

The sternum does NOT attach to :

clavicle
ribs
muscles of the diaphragm
scapula

How many bones make up each wrist and hand?

19
24
27
22

How many bones make up each lower limb?

30
26
27
29

Which important bone of the foot bears the weight of the entire body when standing?

tarsal
heel
tibia
talus

Ball & socket, hinge, pivot and gliding are all types of what kind of joint?

fibrous joint
synovial joint
cartilaginous joint
articulated joint

A cartilaginous joint is:

lined with synovial fluid
slightly moveable
freely moveable
fixed

Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?

elbow
ilium/sacrum
cranium
ankle

The axis and atlas vertebrae form a pivot joint, providing what sort of movement:

flexion
extension
circumduction
rotation

The joints between the bones of the fingers and thumbs allow flexion and extension only. This is an example of which of the following synovial joints?

hinge
plane
gliding
pivot

Identify and example of a fibrous joint:

ilium/sacrum
skull
wrist
vertebrae

Together with the scapula, which other bone forms the shoulder joint?

humerus
radium
fibula
ulna

The shoulder is classified as a:

gliding joint
pivot joint
hinge joint
ball and socket joint

If a fracture occurs to a long bone in which one end is driven into the other it is known as:

impacted fracture
compound fracture
simple fracture
comminuted fracture

PICTURE: page 88 of Helen McGuiness ‘types of fracture’ labelled from top downwards a) b) c) d)

a
b
c
d

If a person suffered a strain injury, it would refer to:

an overstretched ligament
an overstretched muscle or tendon
tearing of a ligament
inflammation of the periosteum

The postural defect scoliosis is a curvature of the spine where:

the curve of the lumbar spine is increased inward
the vertebral column curves to the left or right
the curve in the thoracic spine is increased outward
the spine is abnormally bent backwards

Which of the following statements about rheumatoid arthritis is true?

rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints
rheumatoid arthritis is characterised by the breakdown of articular cartilage
rheumatoid arthritis is usually a result of wear and tear
rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammation of the joints

It is thought that a diet excessive in protein can lead to a calcium deficiency. A calcium deficiency is thought to be one of the primary causes of:

gout
osteoarthritis
osteoporosis
rickets

The condition commonly known as ‘housemaid’s knee’ is due to:

inflammation of the cartilage
inflammation of the periosteum
inflammation of the synovial membrane
none of the above

The painful condition of a joint caused by an overproduction of uric acid is called:

gout
spondylitis
bursitis
ganglion

When referring to position, the term proximal means:

lowest and furthest away from the centre of the body
uppermost and nearest to the centre of the body
situated above the point of reference
near the surface

Which long bone is found inferior to the ischium and superior to the patella?

fibula
humorous
tibia
femur

Which bone forms the anterior part of the roof of the skull?

frontal
parietal
temporal
occipital

In which direction is an arm moved if it is abducted?

upward
outward
inward
downward

Whiplash is a result of which movement:

hyperextension of the neck
adduction of the neck
supination of the neck
inversion of the neck

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