Deck 7: Skeletal System

Question 1

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A flat surface

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A rough, raised bump, usually for muscle attachment

Answer 2

F

Question 3

Match each structure with its definition.
a.xiphoid process
f.atlas
b.styloid process
g.axis
c.hyoid bone
h.fontanel
d.nucleus pulposus
i.sutures
e.annulus fibrosis
Portion of the intervertebral disk consisting of a ring of tough fibrocartilage

Answer 3

E

Question 4

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A large process; found only in the femur

Question 5

Match each structure with its definition.
a.xiphoid process
f.atlas
b.styloid process
g.axis
c.hyoid bone
h.fontanel
d.nucleus pulposus
i.sutures
e.annulus fibrosis
Portion of the temporal bone that serves as an attachment point for several neck muscles

Question 6

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Shoulder blade

Question 7

Match each structure with its definition.
a.xiphoid process
f.atlas
b.styloid process
g.axis
c.hyoid bone
h.fontanel
d.nucleus pulposus
i.sutures
e.annulus fibrosis
The first cervical vertebra

Question 8

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A moderately raised ridge

Question 9

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A tubelike opening

Question 10

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A round opening, usually a passageway for vessels and nerves

Question 11

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A small, rounded process

Question 12

Match each structure with its definition.
a.xiphoid process
f.atlas
b.styloid process
g.axis
c.hyoid bone
h.fontanel
d.nucleus pulposus
i.sutures
e.annulus fibrosis
Second cervical vertebra

Question 13

Match each structure with its definition.
a.xiphoid process
f.atlas
b.styloid process
g.axis
c.hyoid bone
h.fontanel
d.nucleus pulposus
i.sutures
e.annulus fibrosis
Immovable joints of the skull

Question 14

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A projection or raised area

Question 15

Match each structure with its definition.
a.xiphoid process
f.atlas
b.styloid process
g.axis
c.hyoid bone
h.fontanel
d.nucleus pulposus
i.sutures
e.annulus fibrosis
Area between the unfused bones of an infant's skull

Question 16

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Long bone of the upper arm

Question 17

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A rounded knob; usually fits into a fossa on another bone to form a joint

Question 18

Match each structure with its definition.
a.xiphoid process
f.atlas
b.styloid process
g.axis
c.hyoid bone
h.fontanel
d.nucleus pulposus
i.sutures
e.annulus fibrosis
U-shaped bone between the chin and the larynx

Question 19

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
A groove or elongated depression

Question 20

Match each term to its definition.
a.condyle
h.sulcus
b.facet
i.foramen
c.process
j.meatus
d.trochanter
k.sinus
e.tubercle
l.head
f.tuberosity
m.crest
g.fossa
n.epicondyle
The prominent, expanded end of a bone

Question 21

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Breastbone

Question 22

The two bones that join together to form the top and sides of the cranial cavity are the

A) temporal bones.
B) sphenoid bones.
C) occipital bones.
D) parietal bones.

Question 23

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Jaw

Question 24

Which suture forms the joint between the parietal bones and the frontal bone?

A) Lambdoidal
B) Squamous
C) Coronal
D) Sagittal

Question 25

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Bones that form the fingers

Question 26

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Long bone of the lower leg that articulates with the pelvis to form the hip

Question 27

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Slender bone of the lower leg that does not bear any weight

Question 28

The two bones that meet to form the upper jaw are the

A) mandibles.
B) lacrimal bones.
C) zygomatic bones.
D) maxillae.

Question 29

Bone surface markings

A) provide a means for identifying bone type.
B) vary according to gender.
C) allow for joint and muscle attachment.
D) are used in forensic examinations to determine age.

Question 30

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Large bones of the hip

Question 31

A child is skateboarding without a helmet and falls backward, striking the lower portion of the back of his head on the curb. Which bone is most likely to have been injured?

A) Frontal bone
B) Ethmoid bone
C) Parietal bone
D) Occipital bone

Question 32

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Bone of the lower arm located on the same side as the thumb

Question 33

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Kneecap

Question 34

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Bones that form the palm of the hand

Question 35

Match each bone with its definition or location.
a.humerus
i.fibula
b.radius
j.malleolus
c.ulna
k.os coxae
d.patella
l.mandible
e.sternum
m.phalanges
f.clavicle
n.metacarpal bones
g.femur
o.scapula
h.tibia
Bony knob of the ankle

Question 36

During a boxing competition, a boxer receives a hard upward blow to the nose. Later, he notices clear fluid leaking from his nose. What is the most likely explanation for this occurrence?

A) The temporal bone was fractured in the accident, dislodging the auditory ossicles and allowing fluid normally found in the middle ear to leak out.
B) The sphenoid bone was fractured in the accident, disrupting the boundary around the nose and throat, increasing the flow of nasal secretions.
C) The frontal bone was fractured, allowing tears to flow from the orbital cavity and out through the nose.
D) The cribriform plate was fractured, disrupting the meninges and allowing cerebrospinal fluid to leak out.

Question 37

The adult human skeleton typically contains how many bones?

A) 212
B) 206
C) 108
D) 112

Question 38

Which bone is found in the appendicular skeleton?

A) Mandible
B) Sacrum
C) Scapula
D) Rib

Question 39

Which structure is considered to be part of the temporal bone?

A) Cribriform plate
B) Zygomatic arch
C) Sella turcica
D) Ethmoid bone

Question 40

Which bones contribute to the formation of the orbit?

A) Lacrimal, nasal, palatine
B) Nasal, inferior nasal conchae, vomer
C) Maxillae, zygomatic, lacrimal, palatine
D) Lacrimal and nasal

Question 41

Which statement is true about the female pelvis as compared to the male pelvis?

A) The true pelvis is wider and shallower
B) The pelvic outlet is smaller
C) The true pelvis is narrower and deeper
D) The pubic arch is narrower

Question 42

Ribs 1 to 7 attach to the sternum by a strip of hyaline cartilage called ____________________ cartilage.

Question 43

The bumps you feel when you run your hand along the spine are

A) the transverse processes of the vertebrae.
B) the bodies of the vertebrae.
C) the vertebral foramen.
D) the spinous processes of the vertebrae.

Question 44

Which bones are credited with forming the foundation of the face?

A) Maxillae
B) Mandible
C) Frontal bone
D) Palatine bones

Question 45

What is the purpose of the intervertebral disks?

A) Support weight and absorb shock
B) Absorb shock and allow for forward and backward movements
C) Stabilize the vertebral column
D) Provide protection to the spinal cord

Question 46

The wrist consists of

A) four carpal bones.
B) eight carpal bones.
C) five metacarpal bones.
D) eight tarsal bones.

Question 47

On the top of the ____________________ bone is an indented area called the ____________________ that houses the pituitary gland.

Question 48

The sinuses

A) open into the internal nose, giving nasal secretions a pathway in which to drain.
B) are filled with air, which offers protection to the brain.
C) contain tiny projections to support the bones of the face.
D) are filled with air and act as resonators for sound production.

Question 49

A woman is told that her ability to give birth vaginally will depend on the size of her pelvic outlet. How is the pelvic outlet measured?

A) It is the distance between the flaring edges of the iliac bones.
B) It is the circumference of the pelvic brim.
C) It is determined by subtracting the diameter of the true pelvis from the diameter of the false pelvis.
D) It is the distance between the two ischial bones.

Question 50

A projection from the second cervical vertebra called the ____________________ or ____________________ allows the head to swivel from side to side.

Question 51

The os coxae consists of the pubis, the ____________________, and the ____________________.

Question 52

A herniated disk allows the ____________________ to put pressure on a ____________________.

Question 53

The "Hunchback of Notre Dame" most likely suffered from

A) scoliosis.
B) kyphosis.
C) lordosis.
D) herniated disk.

Question 54

What is the name of the long bone of the upper arm?

A) Radius
B) Ulna
C) Humerus
D) Tibia

Question 55

What is the weight-bearing portion of the vertebra?

A) Vertebral foramen
B) Body
C) Annulus fibrosis
D) Transverse process

Question 56

Which ribs attach to the sternum?

A) The first 3 ribs
B) The first 7 ribs
C) The first 10 ribs
D) All the ribs

Question 57

What is the most likely explanation for widened suture lines in an infant?

A) Improper bone formation in utero
B) Delayed growth after birth
C) Hydrocephalus, a condition resulting from the accumulation of excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the brain
D) A normal finding because of unfused suture lines

Question 58

The skeleton that includes the femur, humerus, phalanges, and clavicle is the ____________________ skeleton.

Question 59

The vertebral column consists of five main sections. Beginning in the neck, the sections are

A) cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacrum, and coccyx.
B) cervical, thoracic, sacrum, lumbar, and coccyx.
C) cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx.
D) cervical, thoracic, lumbar, coccyx, and sacrum.

Question 60

The only point where the arm and the scapula attach to the rest of the skeleton is at the

A) glenoid cavity.
B) coracoid process.
C) acromion process.
D) clavicle.

Question 61

The tarsal bone that forms the heel is called the ____________________.

Question 62

The longest and strongest bone of the body is the ____________________.

Question 63

The large opening in the base of the skull, through which the spinal cord passes, is called the ____________________.

Question 64

Of the two bones of the lower leg, the ____________________ is the only one that bears weight.