Test - Skeletal System

Question 1

14. The radius is (Lateral/Medial) to the ulna.

Answer 1

1. Lateral

2. NB #36

Question 2

21. C1, the atlas, is a clavicle vertebrae. What does it do?

Answer 2

1. The atlas holds up and supports the Skull.

2. NB #37

Question 3

30. What are haversain canals?

Answer 3

1. Pathways for blood vessels that nourish bone cells.

2. NB #44

Question 4

34. What does the spongy bone look like were is it located?

Answer 4

1. Spongy bone is the porous and relatively soft inner layer of bone.
2. NB #35, #38

Question 5

38. The calcaneus is part of what joint?

Answer 5

1. A hinge joint

2. NB #42, #44

Question 6

46. What do ligaments do?

Answer 6

1. Attach bones to other bones

2. NB #35, #38

Question 7

58. Which term best characteristics cortical bone?

Answer 7

1. Rigid

2. NB #43

Question 8

64. What are the ribs attached T11-T12 called?

Answer 8

1. Floating

2. NB #36, #37

Question 9

74. The clavicle and humerus make up what type of joint?

Answer 9

1. A ball and socket

2. NB #40, #42, #44