Skeletal System A&P Practice Test

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• Which bone forms the upper jaw?
• Moving a body part forward relative to the body is called which term?
• What connective tissue encloses the joint cavity and retains synovial fluid?
• Which bone tissue has a porous structure that lightens the bone?
• Which fracture is characterized by only one side of the bone shaft being broken and the other bent, common in children?
• Which term describes channels in bone that contain blood vessels and nerves?
• What structure provides shock absorption between vertebrae?
• Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth of bones?
• Contains nerve fibers
• Which term describes turning the sole of the foot outward?
• Bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage belong to which skeleton?
• Which bone forms the forehead?
• Which bone in the neck serves as a base for the tongue and does not articulate with any other bone?
• Which bone forms the side and top portion of the skull?
• Which suture connects the Parietal bones to the Occipital bone?
• Which structure consists of fibrous cartilage between vertebrae that provides shock absorption and flexibility?
• Which cartilage connects the sternum to the ends of the ribs?
• Which term describes movement toward the body's midline?
• Which bone is commonly known as the cheekbone?
• Which knee structure acts as a cartilage disc to absorb shock and cushion the joint?
• Which term is the central shaft region of a long bone?
• Which hormone stimulates calcium release from bones?
• Movement of a joint in one plane is described as what?
• The structural unit of compact bone is called which of the following?
• Which bone is commonly called the tail bone?
• Alternate phrasing: Which movement turns the palm downward?
• Forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum?
• Which bone is the lateral, thinner bone of the lower leg?
• The suture that separates the Parietal and Temporal bones is called which?
• What is the joint-lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane?
• Which bone tissue provides the dense outer layer and strength?
• Which movement involves bending the sole of the foot toward the ground?
• Which knee structure cushions the joint by forming a cartilaginous disk?
• Which skeleton forms the extremities and is composed of the shoulder girdle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, and leg bones?
• Localized swelling filled with blood following a fracture is a ...
• A joint that allows movement in three axes is described as what?
• Which term is the membranous lining of the hollow cavity of a bone?
• What is the double-layered connective tissue that covers and nourishes bone?
• Which movement means moving a limb toward the midline?
• Which term describes a joint with little or no movement between articulating surfaces?
• What is the most common type of cartilage found at the ends of long bones, in the ribs, and in the nose?
• Which bone is the upper jaw bone?
• Which process forms bone by replacing hyaline cartilage during fetal development?
• What is the growth plate near the ends of long bones called?
• Alternate phrasing: Which bone forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum?
• Which bone is on the pinkie finger side of the forearm?
• Which term means raising a body part?
• Which structure connects bone to bone?
• Which term describes growth in diameter of bones?
• Which bone forms the back and base of the skull?
• Which suture runs along the midline of the skull, separating the two Parietal bones?
• Which cell type is primarily involved in bone resorption during remodeling?
• What term means 'pertaining to a joint'?
• Hard, dense bone tissue, usually found around the outer portion of bones is called?
• Which term describes the circular movement of a limb at the distal end?
• What is the name of the tail bone?
• Which bone is the bone of the shin that bears most weight?
• Which soft connective tissue within the medullary cavities of bones produces blood cells?
• Which component of the skeletal system includes the shoulder girdle and limbs?
• Which two bones form the lateral aspects and floor of the skull?
• Which hormone increases the deposition of calcium into bones?
• Which suture forms the boundary between the Frontal bone and the Parietal bone on the skull's top?
• A fracture with a break perpendicular to the long axis of the bone is called a ...
• A localized collection of blood at a fracture site is called a ...
• Which joint type is characterized by a cavity and synovial fluid and is the most freely movable?
• Which bone is the medial, thicker bone of the lower leg?
• The structure that encloses a joint and retains synovial fluid is known as the?
• Which gland secretes growth hormone?
• A small crack in the bone resulting from chronic, excessive impact is a ...
• A slightly movable joint is known as what?
• The basic functional unit of compact bone is called which term?
• The bone commonly known as the cheekbone is the?
• Which forearm bone lies on the thumb side?
• Which suture unites the Parietal and Frontal bones?
• What is the hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of bones in synovial joints called?
• Which suture is located at the back of the skull, connecting the Parietal and Occipital bones?
• What is the process of restoring a bone to its proper alignment after dislocation or fracture called?
• Which term describes the bones forming the arch of the foot?
• Which term refers to the end of a long bone?
• Which fracture is commonly associated with osteoporosis and vertebral compression?
• Which suture connects the Frontal bone to the Parietal bone?
• Which bone forms the bridge of the nose?
• Which term forms part of the posterior portion of the nose, the orbit, and the floor of the cranium?
• Contains blood vessels
• Which term describes broken ends of the bone protruding through the skin?
• Which suture lies between the two parietal bones?
• Which bone is the thigh bone?
• Which bone joins all of the bones of the cranium together?
• Alternate phrasing: Which movement turns the palm upward?
• In infants, what is the soft membranous spot between the skull bones called?
• Which type of fracture breaks the bone into many fragments?
• The cartilaginous region near the ends of long bones that gradually turns to bone is known as the growth plate. What is its other name?
• Which term describes the tissue that reduces friction at joints due to a smooth surface?
• Alternate phrasing: What is the latticework of thin bony plates in spongy bone tissue called?
• Which term describes movement away from the body's midline?
• Protein found in bones and cartilage which gives them flexibility?
• The thigh bone is known as which bone?
• During fracture healing, osteoblasts produce a mass of spongy bone and convert the fibrocartilage to a bony callus. This describes the formation of the ...
• The suture between the parietal bone and the temporal bone is called which?
• Which fracture description best matches a bend with a crack on one side, commonly seen in children?
• Which bone forms the forehead?
• Which movement turns the sole of the foot inward?
• Which term describes a freely movable joint such as the shoulder?
• Which term decreases the angle of the joint and brings two bones closer together?
• Which girdle anchors the lower limb?
• Which term is the shaft of a long bone?
• Which bone is the upper arm bone?
• What type of joint contains a cavity filled with synovial fluid and is freely movable?
• Which suture is found between the Parietal bones?
• Which movement turns the palm down?
• Which term describes turning the sole of the foot away from the midline?
• Which bone is the shoulder blade?
• A fracture with no break in the skin is called a?
• A freely movable joint is called what?
• Which bone is the upper arm bone?
• What is the term for growth in length of bones?
• Which vertebrae are known as the lower back region?
• Which bone is the lower jaw bone?
• Which cartilage connects the sternum to the ends of the ribs?
• What are the bones of the wrist called?
• What term describes moving a part backward?
• Moving a body part forward is called what?
• The hip bone is composed of ilium, ischium, and pubis. What is this bone called?
• Irregular latticework of thin bony plates in spongy bone tissue is called?
• Which bones form the group associated with the ankle?
• Which hormone lowers blood calcium by promoting calcium deposition in bone?
• Which bone is located in the neck and does not articulate with any other bone?
• Which term identifies the bone forming part of the posterior portion of the nose and orbit?
• What term means stabilization of a bone in a fixed position with pins, plates, or a cast?
• Which movement describes rotating a hip or shoulder toward the midline?
• Which term describes movement that decreases the angle of a joint?
• What is the term for putting a bone back into alignment?
• What is the knee cap called?
• Movement of a joint in or around all three planes is described as what?
• If asked which bones the Lambdoid suture connects, which pair is correct?
• Which movement turns the palm up?
• Which fracture produces a straight break across the bone’s width?
• Which suture is between the parietal bone and the frontal bone?
• Which bone forms part of the leg and runs on the outside?
• Which vertebrae are known as the chest or thorax region?
• What term describes the ongoing replacement of old bone tissue with new bone tissue?
• A ragged break caused by twisting forces is a ...
• Which cells are responsible for forming new bone tissue?
• Which healing structure forms to bridge the fracture site before bone remodeling?
• The Squamous suture is located between which bones?
• Which term refers to the cavity within the shaft of long bones filled with bone marrow?
• Which bone is the breast bone located between the ribs?
• Which movement means moving a limb away from the midline?
• Which cell breaks down bone tissue during resorption?
• Which term describes bone that contains nerve fibers?
• Which bone is the collarbone that links the scapula to the sternum?
• Located toward the end of long bone; contains small open spaces which lightens bone
• What is an immovable joint that connects the bones of the skull?
• Which suture marks the boundary between the Parietal bone and Temporal bone?
• Which term describes growth in width or thickness of bones?
• What is the wedge-shaped bone consisting of five fused vertebrae connecting the two pelvic bones?
• Which term identifies the end portion of a long bone?
• What is the term for a mature cartilage cell?
• Which bone is found at the back and base of the skull?
• Which skull feature forms the soft spot between infant skull bones?
• Which hormone raises blood calcium by promoting bone resorption?
• Which term describes movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle?
• Which girdle anchors the lower limb?
• Which bones are located in the palm area between the wrist and fingers?
• What term describes the action of lowering a body part?
• An immovable joint is called what?
• Which bones form the ankle?
• Which term denotes rotation of the hip or shoulder away from the midline?
• Which term designates the wedge-shaped bone that unites the pelvic bones?
• The term for the vertebrae of the neck is ...
• What are the bones of the fingers or toes called?
• Which bones form the palm of the hand?
• Which term refers to the mature bone cell?
• Which two bones are on the side and top of the skull?
• What tissue covers bone with a double-layered structure that nourishes bone tissue?
• What is the tough, flexible tissue covering the ends of bones that reduces friction?