$206 = \text{Axial bones} + \text{Appendicular bones}$

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Sternum

Question 2

A patient suffers a fracture to the radius. Which region of the skeleton is affected?

Accepted Answer

Appendicular skeleton

Question 3

Which of the following correctly describes the function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

It prevents crushing of bone ends

Question 4

The movement that decreases the angle between two bones along the sagittal plane is called:

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a feature of synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Direct bone-to-bone contact without cartilage

Question 6

A football player twists his knee, causing the tibia to rotate toward the midline. This movement is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Medial rotation

Question 7

Which of the following equations best represents the total number of bones in the adult human skeleton?

Accepted Answer

$206 = 	ext{Axial bones} + 	ext{Appendicular bones}$

Question 8

Which joint classification is based on the amount of movement allowed?

Accepted Answer

Functional classification

Question 9

During a physical exam, a patient is asked to move their arm in a circular motion, describing a cone in space. This movement is called:

Accepted Answer

Circumduction

Question 10

Which of the following statements about synovial fluid is correct?

Accepted Answer

It lubricates and nourishes articular cartilage

Question 11

A gymnast points her toes during a routine. What is the anatomical term for this movement?

Accepted Answer

Plantar flexion

Question 12

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 13

If a patient cannot supinate their forearm, which bones are most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Radius and ulna

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the difference between abduction and adduction?

Accepted Answer

Abduction moves a limb away from the midline; adduction moves it toward the midline

Question 15

Which layer of the synovial joint capsule is responsible for producing synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Inner synovial membrane

Question 16

A patient presents with inflammation in the joint cavity of their knee. Which type of joint is affected?

Accepted Answer

Synovial joint

Question 17

Which of the following movements is NOT classified as an angular movement?

Accepted Answer

Rotation

Question 18

If the vertebral column is damaged, which function of the axial skeleton is most compromised?

Accepted Answer

Protection of the spinal cord

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct description of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

It consists of bones primarily suited for movement and muscle attachment

Question 20

A patient is unable to perform hyperextension of the neck. Which movement is impaired?

Accepted Answer

Movement beyond the anatomical position

Introduction to the Skeletal System and Joints

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