Question 1

Which of the following bones does NOT articulate with any other bone in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Hyoid bone

Question 2

A patient suffers a fracture to the shaft of their femur. Which part of the long bone is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Diaphysis

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct order of vertebrae from superior to inferior, and the number of each type in a typical adult human?

Accepted Answer

Cervical (7), Thoracic (12), Lumbar (5)

Question 4

Which type of cartilage forms articular cartilage found at the ends of long bones?

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage

Question 5

Which bone cell is primarily responsible for breaking down bone matrix during bone remodeling?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclast

Question 6

A person is unable to perform abduction of their arm at the shoulder joint. Which movement are they unable to do?

Accepted Answer

Move the arm away from the midline of the body

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the main difference between red and yellow bone marrow?

Accepted Answer

Red marrow produces blood cells; yellow marrow stores fat

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a synovial joint and its primary movement?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder joint – multiaxial movement

Question 9

The atlas and axis are specialized vertebrae. What is the primary function of the joint between them?

Accepted Answer

Allows rotation of the head

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the composition of bone matrix?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers and hydroxyapatite (calcium phosphate crystals)

Question 11

A patient presents with a herniated disc compressing a lumbar spinal nerve. Which vertebrae are most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

L1–L5

Question 12

Which of the following is the longest bone in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 13

Which of the following joint classifications is CORRECTLY matched with an example?

Accepted Answer

Fibrous joint – suture of the skull

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 15

Which bone cell is responsible for building new bone matrix during growth and repair?

Accepted Answer

Osteoblast

Question 16

A child is diagnosed with a disorder affecting the epiphyseal plate. Which process is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Longitudinal growth of bones

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the location of compact bone in a long bone?

Accepted Answer

Forms the outer layer of the diaphysis

Question 18

Which movement would occur at the hip joint when kicking a soccer ball forward?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct description of the anatomical position of the radius relative to the ulna in the forearm?

Accepted Answer

Lateral to the ulna

Question 20

A patient with osteoporosis has increased activity of which bone cell, leading to weakened bones?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclast

Lab Practical 2 Study Guide: Bones, Bone Structure, and Joints

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