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

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