BSC 2087 - Human Anatomy and Physiology » Spring 2022 » Test Yourself 6

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Question #1
What happens as bones ossify?
A.   The bone surfaces become rough.
B.   They become more capable of carrying weight.
C.   They become softer and more pliable.
D.   The bone surfaces become smooth.
Question #2
Which part of the bone is a hollow cylinder that makes the bone strong?
A.   Endosteum
B.   Periosteum
C.   Diaphysis
D.   Medullary canal
Question #3
Bones will continue to grow and lengthen until what occurs?
A.   The child turns 18 years old.
B.   The epiphyseal cartilage is ossified.
C.   There is only a small amount of epiphyseal cartilage left.
D.   The process of bone remodeling ceases.
Question #4
Which bone forms the base of the cranium and contains the opening through which the spinal cord connects to the brain?
A.   Parietal
B.   Occipital
C.   Temporal
D.   Frontal
Question #5
Which bones form the upper jaw?
A.   Zygomatics
B.   Mandibles
C.   Palantines
D.   Maxillae
Question #6
What is the longest bone in the body?
A.   Humerus
B.   Femur
C.   Ulna
D.   Tibia
Question #7
The elbow is an example of what type of joint?
A.   Gliding
B.   Pivot
C.   Ball-and-socket
D.   Hinge
Question #8
What term describes straightening or increasing the angle between two bones?
A.   Abduction
B.   Adduction
C.   Flexion
D.   Extension
Question #9
In what type of fracture does the bone bend, but not completely separate?
A.   Comminuted
B.   Closed
C.   Greenstick
D.   Compound
Question #10
Which of the following terms refers to a bone infection?
A.   Osteomyelitis
B.   Osteoporosis
C.   Osteosarcoma
D.   Osteoarthritis

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