Skeletal System Test

Question 1

Condyle

Answer 1

rounded process that usually articulates with another bone

Question 2

Crest

Answer 2

narrow ridge-like projection

Question 3

Fontanelle

Answer 3

soft spot in infant skull where fusion is not yet complete

Question 4

Foramen

Answer 4

hole through bone

Question 5

Meatus

Answer 5

tubelike passageway through a bone

Question 6

Process

Answer 6

any prominent projection on a bone

Question 7

Suture

Answer 7

interlocking line of union between bones

Question 8

How many cervical vertebrae

Answer 8

7

Question 9

How many thoracic vertebrae

Answer 9

12

Question 10

How many lumbar vertebrae

Answer 10

5

Question 11

How many sacral vertebrae

Answer 11

5

Question 12

Angle of pubic arch: male

Answer 12

V

Question 13

Angle of pubic arch: female

Answer 13

Tilted right angle

Question 14

Angle of coccyx: male

Answer 14

Curves inward

Question 15

Angle of coccyx: female

Answer 15

Straight down

Question 16

Clavicle

Answer 16

Collarbone

Question 17

Olecranon process

Answer 17

Uses ulna to provide flexion and extension of the elbow

Question 18

Patella

Answer 18

Kneecap

Question 19

Scapula

Answer 19

Shoulder blade

Question 20

Sternum

Answer 20

Breast bone

Question 21

Zygomatic process

Answer 21

Cheek bone

Question 22

How bones form in embryo

Answer 22

Flat bones form when cells in the peripheral regions differentiate into bone tissue. Long bones begin as cartilage models in the proximal diaphysis, which gradually replace with bone towards the distal epiphyses. Growth occurs at the epiphyseal plate, allowing for lengthening along the sagittal plane.

Question 23

How fractures heal

Answer 23

A collection of blood forms at the break site, filling the area with blood in a deep, medial position. A fibrocartilage callous covers the break and turns into sponge bone. Over time, this bone remodels into compact bone, restoring the original, superficial structure in a lateral and anterior position.

Question 24

Size of pelvic outlet

Answer 24

Female larger than male for childbirth

Question 25

Changes shape of hips: male

Answer 25

Narrow, angular

Question 26

Changes shape of hips: female

Answer 26

Broad, rounded

Question 27

Structure and framework/ protection

Answer 27

Provides body shape and protects organs

Question 28

Storage of fat

Answer 28

Yellow bone marrow

Question 29

Attachment for muscles/ movement

Answer 29

Bones anchor muscles, enabling movement. Tendons.

Question 30

Blood production

Answer 30

Red bone marrow produces blood cells

Question 31

Storage of minerals and toxins

Answer 31

Stores minerals like calcium and phosphorus

Question 32

Significance of xiphoid process of sternum

Answer 32

Don’t do CPR on it