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

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