Question 1

Which type of epithelial tissue is best suited for rapid diffusion and is commonly found lining the alveoli of the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Simple squamous epithelium

Question 2

A patient suffers a fracture at the anatomical neck of the humerus. Which structure is most likely to be affected?

Accepted Answer

Head of the humerus

Question 3

Which suture connects the parietal bones to the frontal bone?

Accepted Answer

Coronal suture

Question 4

A patient presents with difficulty breathing due to a fractured rib. Which ribs are considered 'floating ribs'?

Accepted Answer

Ribs 11-12

Question 5

Which bone contains the foramen magnum?

Accepted Answer

Occipital bone

Question 6

A patient has a herniated disc between L4 and L5. Which region of the vertebral column is affected?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar

Question 7

Which structure forms the socket of the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

Glenoid cavity

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of hyaline cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Storing calcium ions

Question 9

A patient is unable to flex their forearm at the elbow. Which bone's process is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Olecranon process of the ulna

Question 10

Which bone forms the anterior portion of the hard palate?

Accepted Answer

Maxilla

Question 11

A patient presents with numbness in the lower limb after a pelvic fracture. Which structure is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Obturator foramen

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Transverse foramen

Question 13

Which structure is found on the femur and serves as an attachment site for hip muscles?

Accepted Answer

Greater trochanter

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Sacrum

Question 15

A patient with osteoporosis is most likely to suffer compression fractures in which part of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar vertebrae

Question 16

Which process on the scapula projects anteriorly and serves as an attachment for muscles of the upper limb?

Accepted Answer

Coracoid process

Question 17

Which of the following formulas correctly represents the calculation for bone density ($D$) given mass ($m$) and volume ($V$)?

Accepted Answer

$D = \frac{m}{V}$

Question 18

A patient has a fracture at the lateral malleolus. Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Fibula

Question 19

Which of the following is a function of the intervertebral foramen?

Accepted Answer

Allows passage of spinal nerves

Question 20

A patient presents with a deviated nasal septum. Which bone is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Vomer

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