UNIT 2

Question 1

Which of the following bones is not paired
A- Parietal
B- Maxilla
C- Ethmoid
D-Palatine
E- Zygomatic

Answer 1

C- ethmoid

Question 2

The root in ‘orthopedic’ means

Answer 2

child

Question 3

phosphate is NOT found in which of the following
A-RNA
B-DNA
C-ATP
D-Amino Acids
E-phospholipids

Answer 3

D- Amino acids

Question 4

Incomplete dislocation when some contact between joint surfaces remains

Answer 4

subluxation

Question 5

an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column

Answer 5

scoliosis

Question 6

root meaning in ‘osteomyelitis’

Answer 6

bone marrow

Question 7

which of the following is an example of a multiaxial joint?
A- Atlantoaxial joint
B- humeroulnar joint
C- radioulnar joint
D- hepatoesophageal joint
E- humeroscapular joint

Answer 7

E-humeroscapular joint

Question 8

root of ‘epiphysis’ means

Answer 8

Growth

Question 9

cells that produce the matrix of new bone tissue

Answer 9

osteoblasts

Question 10

necrosis means

Answer 10

death

Question 11

the hinge joint at the elbow is capable of what movement

Answer 11

flexion and extension

Question 12

the female pelvis is _____ than the male pelvis

Answer 12

shallower

Question 13

inherited condition where the bone formation is incomplete leading to fragile, easily broken bones

Answer 13

osteogenesis imperfecta

Question 14

the ___ houses the pituitary gland and is found within the ____.

Answer 14

sella turcica; sphenoid bone

Question 15

the process of dissolving bone & returning its minerals to the bloodstream

Answer 15

resorption

Question 16

(T or F) the vertebral column protects the spinal cord

Answer 16

True

Question 17

coronal, sagittal and lambdoid are examples of ____

Answer 17

fibrous joints

Question 18

an opening through a structure

Answer 18

foramen

Question 19

4 components of the skeletal system

Answer 19

bones, ligaments, tendons & cartilage

Question 20

visual examination of a joint

Answer 20

arthroscopy

Question 21

shaft of a long bone

Answer 21

diaphysis

Question 22

2 minerals stored by the skeletal system

Answer 22

calcium & phosphorous

Question 23

movement of body part anterior to the coronal plane

Answer 23

flexion

Question 24

the process of dissolving bone & returning its minerals to the bloodstream

Answer 24

resorption

Question 25

the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint

Answer 25

talus

Question 26

the bone that makes up the lower portion of the nasal septum

Answer 26

vomer

Question 27

DMARD is used to treat

Answer 27

Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 28

when you walk up the stairs, your hip and knee joints ____ to lift your body joints

Answer 28

extend

Question 29

which is NOT part of the temporal bone A-zygomatyic process B-external acoustic meatus C-sella turcica D-mastiod process E-mandibular fossa

Answer 29

C- sella turcica

Question 30

the suffix in 'sarcoma' means

Answer 30

tumor

Question 31

the root in 'sarcoma' means

Answer 31

flesh

Question 32

closed sac of synovial fluid that reduces friction between a soft tissue & a bone

Answer 32

bursa

Question 33

tissue consisting of contractile cells

Answer 33

muscle

Question 34

if a thyroid tumor secreted an excessive amount of calcitonin, you would see ___ A- increasingly soft bones B- elevated level of osteoclast activity C- rise in calcium concentration D- reduced rate of endochondral ossification E-elevated level of osteoblast activity

Answer 34

E- elevated level of osteoblast activity