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50 Cards in this Set
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Because it is avascular cartilage tissue is likely to heal less rapidly than bone tissue. (T or F)
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True
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The only point of direct bone articulation between the shoulder girdle and the axillary skeleton is at the sternoclavicular joint. (T or F)
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True
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The shock-absorbing pads between the vertebrae are formed of fibrocartilage. (T or F)
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True
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Most herniated discs occur in the anterior direction due to the relative weakness and small size of the anterior
longitudinal ligament. (T or F) |
False
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There are five cervical, twelve thoracic, and seven lumbar vertebrae. (T or F)
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False
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Sixty-five percent of the mass of bone is a compound called hydroxyapatite.(T or F)
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True
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A fracture in the shaft of a bone would be a break in the ________.
A. metaphysis B. epiphysis C. diaphysis D. articular cartilage |
C. diaphysis
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The periosteum is secured to the underlying bone by dense connective tissue called ________.
A. Volkmannʹs canals B. a bony matrix with hyaline cartilage C. the endosteum D. perforating (Sharpeyʹs) fibers |
D. perforating (Sharpeyʹs) fibers
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What are the small spaces in bone tissue that are holes in which osteocytes live called?
A. Haversian canals B. trabeculae C. lacunae D. Volkmannʹs canals |
C. lacunae
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The canal that runs through the core of each osteon (the Haversian canal) is the site of ________.
A. osteoclasts and osteoblasts B. cartilage and interstitial lamellae C. yellow marrow D. blood vessels and nerve fibers |
D. blood vessels and nerve fibers
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Which of these is not considered connective tissue?
A. blood B. adipose tissue C. cartilage D. muscle |
D. muscle
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The shape of the external ear is maintained by ________.
A. fibrocartilage B. adipose tissue C. hyaline cartilage D. elastic cartilage |
D. elastic cartilage
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Which vertebra does not have a body?
A. L-5 B. C-7 C. axis (C-2) D. atlas (C-1) |
D. atlas (C-1)
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When analyzing a vertebra, you notice that it has costal facets. Due to this fact, you know that it is a _____________ vertebra.
A. lumbar B. thoracic C. cervical |
B. thoracic
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Wolffʹs law is concerned with ________.
A. vertical growth of bones being dependent on age B. the function of bone being dependent on shape C. the diameter of the bone being dependent on the ratio of osteoblasts to osteoclasts D. the thickness and shape of a bone being dependent on stresses placed upon it |
D. the thickness and shape of a bone being dependent on stresses placed upon it
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Which of the following is the abnormal vertebral curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy (excessive anterior curve in lumbar spine)?
A. kyphosis B. hunchback C. scoliosis D. lordosis |
D. lordosis
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The superior and inferior articular facets of the vertebrae of the ____________________ positioned in a way that limits rotation in the tranverse plane.
A. the cervical region B. the thoracic region C. the lumbar region D. the ilium |
A. the cervical region
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What is a common sports fracture resulting from a twisting force?
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Spiral Fracture
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What fracture is when a bone fragments into many pieces?
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Comminuted Fracture
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An incomplete fracture or cracking of the bone without actual separation of the parts. Common in children.
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Greenstick
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What is the lining of the marrow cavity called?
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Endosteum
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What are cells that can dissolve bony matrix (resorption) called?
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Osteoclasts
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Layers of bone matrix in an osteon are called?
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Lamellae
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Small channels that radiate through the matrix of bone are called what?
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Canaliculi
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Cells that can build bony matrix are called what?
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Osteoblasts
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Movement at the hip joint does not have as wide a range of motion as at the shoulder joint but is more stable. (T or F)
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True
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The ligamentum teres represents a very important stabilizing ligament for the hip joint. (T or F)
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False
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The cruciate ligaments of the knee ________.
A. prevent anterior and posterior displacement of the knee B. tend to run parallel to one another C. are also called collateral ligaments D. assist with hip flexion |
A. prevent anterior and posterior displacement of the knee
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Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membranes that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called ________.
A. menisci B. ligaments C. bursae D. tendons |
C. bursae
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Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.
A. synarthroses B. amphiarthroses C. synovial joints D. diarthroses |
B. amphiarthroses
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What is a meniscus?
A. tendon sheaths lined with cartilage B. cartilage pads found on the tibial condyles C. small sacs containing synovial fluid D. cavities lined with cartilage |
B. cartilage pads found on the tibial condyles
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What is moving a limb away from the median plane of the body along the frontal plane called?
A. inversion B. adduction C. dorsiflexion D. abduction |
D. abduction
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Which ligament holds the radius to the ulna at the proximal end?
A. iliofemoral B. anular C. ulnar collateral D. radial collateral |
B. anular
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Football players often sustain lateral blows to the extended knee. Which of the ligaments and/or cartilage are often damaged as a result?
A. posterior cruciate and the patellar ligament B. medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate C. patellar ligament and lateral collateral ligament D. patellar ligament only |
B. medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior
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Pointing the toes (away from the tibia) is an example of ________.
A. pronation B. circumduction C. dorsiflexion D. plantar flexion |
D. plantar flexion
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Which of the following is a true statement?
A. The greater tubercle of the humerus articulates at the coracoid process of the scapula. B. The head of the humerus articulates with the acromion process. C. The anular ligament surrounds the head of the tibia. D. The head of the humerus articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula. |
D. The head of the humerus articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula.
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The joint between the frontal and parietal bones is called a suture joint. (T or F)
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True
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In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius. (T or F)
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True
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The lacrimal bones contain openings that allow the tear ducts to pass. (T or F)
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True
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The trabeculae of spongy bone are oriented toward lines of stress. (T or F)
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True
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What is a large rounded projection that may be roughened called?
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Tuberosity
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What is a rounded articular projection called?
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Condyle
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What is a shallow, basin-like depression in a bone often serving as an articular surface called?
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Fossa
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What is a very large, blunt, irregularly shaped process (found only on femur) called?
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Trochanter
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What is a sharp, slender, often pointed projection called?
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Spine
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Which bone contains diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a tuberosity near its middle, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone?
A. humerus B. cervical vertebra C. parietal bone D. talus |
A. humerus
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What makes up the axial skeleton?
A. the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage B. shoulder and pelvic girdles C. arms, legs, hands, and feet D. the skull, vertebral column, and pelvis |
A. the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
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Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone (pelvis)?
A. ischium B. pelvic C. pubis D. ilium |
D. ilium
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The occipital condyles of the skull articulate with the atlas (C-1) of the vertebral column. (T or F)
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True
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When moving from a position with the knee extended to a position with a flexed knee, a muscle helps to rotate the femur slightly on the tibia in order to "unlock" the knee. (T or F)
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True
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