Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Production of hormones

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the difference between true ribs and false ribs in the thoracic cage?

Accepted Answer

True ribs attach directly to the sternum via their own costal cartilage, while false ribs either attach indirectly or not at all.

Question 3

Which of the following is a classification of bone based on shape?

Accepted Answer

Long bone

Question 4

A patient presents with an abnormal curvature of the vertebral column resulting in a hunchback appearance. Which condition is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Kyphosis

Question 5

Which bone is part of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

Coxa bone

Question 6

Which of the following equations correctly represents the relationship between bone mass ($$M$$), bone density ($$\rho$$), and bone volume ($$V$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$M = ho 	imes V$$

Question 7

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 8

A 70-year-old woman suffers a hip fracture after a minor fall. Which age-related condition most likely contributed to her injury?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

Question 9

Which of the following is a bone marking found on the humerus?

Accepted Answer

Deltoid tuberosity

Question 10

Which of the following statements about bone remodeling is correct?

Accepted Answer

Bone remodeling involves both bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts.

Question 11

Which vertebrae are characterized by the presence of transverse foramina?

Accepted Answer

Cervical vertebrae

Question 12

Which of the following bones forms the heel of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneus

Question 13

Which bone marking is found on the scapula and serves as the attachment for the biceps brachii muscle?

Accepted Answer

Coracoid process

Question 14

Which of the following is a similarity between the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

All have a vertebral foramen for the spinal cord.

Question 15

A patient has a lateral curvature of the spine. What is the medical term for this condition?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Scapula

Question 17

Which bone marking on the femur serves as a major site for muscle attachment?

Accepted Answer

Greater trochanter

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct statement about the number of vertebrae in each region of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar vertebrae.

Question 19

Which of the following equations best represents the calculation of bone mineral density ($$BMD) $$given bone mineral content ($$BMC) $$and bone area ($$A$$)?

Accepted Answer

$$BMD = \frac{BMC}{A}$$

Question 20

Which of the following bones articulates with both the tibia and the fibula at the ankle joint?

Accepted Answer

Talus

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