Human Anatomy & Physiology Exam 2

Front 1

A fibrous joint in which the bones are bound together by an interosseous ligament is a....

Back 1

syndesmosis

Front 2

In the process of endochondrial bone formation which of the following steps is not a factor?

Back 2

Bone cells form within exsisting sheets of connective tissues

Front 3

What single factor has the largest direct impact on the formation of primary ossicification centers in developing endochondrial bone formation.

Back 3

Chondrocytes

Front 4

In both endochondrial and intra-membranous bone formation it is common to have a space develop which eventually houses the blood forming elements. What is this area called?

Back 4

Medullary cavity

Front 5

Red bone marrow functions to ______, whereas yellow bone marrow functions to _______.

Back 5

produce red blood cells and certain white blood cells; store fat tissues

Front 6

Which of the following is not a step in the formation of endochondral bone?

Back 6

Hyaline cartilage changes to adipose tissue.

Front 7

The cells most directly responsible for bone remodeling and resorption are called what?

Back 7

Osteoclast

Front 8

Cartilagenous joints are connected by....

Back 8

hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilage.

Front 9

A synovial membrane...

Back 9

secretes synovial fluid, contributes structure to the joint capsule, surrounds the synovial cavity. (all of the above)

Front 10

In which of the following is extensive rotational movement possible?

Back 10

Ball and socket joint

Front 11

The coxal bones include the....

Back 11

ischium.

pubis.

ilium.

All of the above

Front 12

The parietal bones meet the frontal bone along the sagittal suture.

Back 12

False

Front 13

The skeletal system contributes directly to the biochemical functions of muscle and nervous tissues.

Back 13

True

Front 14

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

Back 14

the protection of organs, especially in the head and thorax

plays a roll in the transport of oxygen

the storage of inorganic salts

all of the above

Front 15

Which of the following bones is not part of the orbit of the skull?

Back 15

Vomer

Front 16

The joints between the bodies of the vertebrae of the backbone are best described as....

Back 16

slightly movable.

Front 17

By what age are all bones normally ossified?

Back 17

25 years

Front 18

The bones of the wrists and ankles are classified as...

Back 18

short bones

Front 19

Osteoblasts are ______, whereas osteocytes are ______.

Back 19

bone-forming cells; mature bone cells

Front 20

The specific bones and materials of the skeleton are relatively stable and lasts throughout the entire lifetime of an organism without changes.

Back 20

False

Front 21

The zygomatic arch is composed of processes of the...

Back 21

zygomatic and temporal bones.

Front 22

The changes in shape and orientation of the human pelvis resulted in serious issues for modern humans in terms of the birth process. Our earlier ancestor, “Lucy” did not have such problems, but shared the characteristics of the much earlier primate pelvis which allow for simple birthing processes.

Back 22

True

Front 23

In the paper you read on the “Evolution of Human Walking” the authors state that the ileum of the human pelvis has rotated forward relative to the torso in order to stabilize the body during bipedal walking.

Back 23

False

Front 24

It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining an X-ray film of the....

Back 24

epiphyseal disk.

Front 25

Which of the following is an example of an intramembranous bone?

Back 25

the parietal bone of the skull

Front 26

The appendicular skeleton consists of the parts that support and protect the head, neck and trunk.

Back 26

False