Question 1

Which structure is considered the functional unit of compact bone?

Accepted Answer

Osteon

Question 2

What is the primary function of canaliculi in compact bone?

Accepted Answer

To allow osteocytes to communicate and participate in bone remodeling

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

The outer membrane of compact bone

Question 4

A patient presents with difficulty performing supination of the forearm. Which movement is most likely also affected?

Accepted Answer

Pronation

Question 5

Which type of bone is the patella classified as?

Accepted Answer

Sesamoid bone

Question 6

Which movement describes decreasing the angle between two bones at a joint?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 7

A vertebra with a bifid spinous process and transverse foramina is most likely from which region?

Accepted Answer

Cervical

Question 8

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 9

Which movement occurs when you move your arm away from the midline of your body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Question 10

A patient has a fracture in the bone forming the forehead. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Frontal bone

Question 11

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of thoracic vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Articulation with ribs

Question 12

Which bone type is characterized by being roughly cube-shaped and found in the wrist?

Accepted Answer

Short bone

Question 13

Which movement describes turning the sole of the foot inward?

Accepted Answer

Inversion

Question 14

Which structure houses the osteocyte in compact bone?

Accepted Answer

Lacuna

Question 15

A patient is unable to perform external rotation of the shoulder. Which other movement is most likely limited?

Accepted Answer

Internal rotation

Question 16

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Humerus

Question 17

Which of the following best describes concentric lamellae?

Accepted Answer

The circular layers around the osteon

Question 18

A lumbar vertebra can be distinguished by which feature?

Accepted Answer

Large, kidney-shaped body and short, blunt spinous process

Question 19

Which movement describes turning the palm of the hand upward?

Accepted Answer

Supination

Question 20

Which bone type is the vertebra classified as?

Accepted Answer

Irregular bone

AHS 131 Lab Exam 2 Review: Compact Bone, Skeletal System, and Ranges of Motion

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