Osteology MCQ's

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Femur is a long bone.

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Scapula is a long bone.

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Sacrum is a short bone.

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Scaphoid is a flat bone

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Patella (knee cap) is a sesamoid bone.

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The clavicle possesses a rougher upper surface.

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The scapula possesses an articular surface on its lateral angle.

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The fibula is taking part in the formation of the knee joint.

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The radius is the bone of the antebrachium that is located on the same side as the tumb.

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Among the prominent markings of the scapula are the:

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The component bones of the pectoral girdle include:

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The structures of the humerus that accept projections of the ulna in flexion and extension are:

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The growth in length of a bone is at the:

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A structural feature of a typical cervical vertebra is:

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The head of the femur articulates with the:

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Among the prominent bone markings of the tibia are the:

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The two proximal carpals that articulate with the radius in making the wrist joints are the:

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The medial malleolus is a process on the:

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The roughened vertical ridge on the posterior surface of the femoral shaft is the:

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Which portion of the sternum attaches to the greatest number of ribs?

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Sulcus nervi ulnaris is placed:

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What are the names of the bones in the human thumb?

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Where in the body can the pisiform bone be found?

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What is the more familiar name for the thoracic cage?

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Where in the human body would you find the cuneiform bones?

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What is the coxal bone also known as:

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Where in the human body can sesamoid bones be found?

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How many bones are there in the human body?

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What type of bone are the pisiform and the patella?

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A vitamin D deficiency can cause:

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How many cervical vertebrae are there?

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How many thoracic vertebrae are there?

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How many lumbar vertebrae are there?

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How many sacral vertebrae are there?

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How many coccygeal vertebrae are there?

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Choose the surface feature that represents a depression in a bone.

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The medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with a thin layer of connective tissue the ...................... .

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..................... are the type of bone cell that tears down bone during the building and remodeling process.

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Cervical vertebrae differ from lumbar vertebrae in all of these aspects except ........................ .

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What portion of the scapula articulates with clavicle?

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What location on the humerus is the site of frequent fractures?

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The ............... of the humerus receives a process by the same name that comprises the outer elbow bone.

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What portion of the radius articulates with the capitulum of the humerus?

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Which carpal bone articulates with the first metacarpal?

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How many phalanges are present in each hand?

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At which location do the three bones of the ossa coxae ossify?

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Through which point of the pelvic girdle does the sciatic nerve pass to the leg?

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What is the point of attachment for the patellar ligament on the tibia?

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What process makes up the outer ankle "bone"?

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Which tarsal bone articulates with the first metatarsal bone of the foot?

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During the healing of a bone fracture, what is the final step in the healing process?

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Bones that form in tendons in response to stress are called

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Which of the following is (are) not a part of the axial skeleton?

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Which of the following is not a part of the appendicular skeleton?

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Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

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Which of the following is (are) not protected by the skeletal system?

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Bone is primarily composed of:

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In function, the skeletal system is most closely associated with the:

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Which of the following is not one of the categories of bone shape?

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A facet is described as a:

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A small pit or depression on a bone is referred to as a:

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Red bone marrow within certain long bones is in contact with the:

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Large bone cells that enzymatically break down bone tissue and that play an important role in bone growth, remodeling, and healing are known as:

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Osteocytes within compact bone tissue are located in minute capsules, or spaces, known as:

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In compact bone, the matrix is laid down in concentric rings called:

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........................ builds up bone, while ................ breaks down bone.

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Calcification is the process of:

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.................... is the process by which minerals are deposited in the matrix of cartilaginous bone tissue.

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Spongy bone develops at the ............ ................. centers

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A (n).............. .................. consists of five histological zones.

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The .................. is region of transformation from cartilage tissue to bone tissue.

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Which of the following is not one of the four curvatures of the vertebral column?

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Processes that limit the twisting of the vertebral column are the:

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Which of the following is (are) not considered part of the rib cage?

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The three components of the sternum, listed from superior to inferior in position are:

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Certain structures are common to all ribs; for example, a:

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Osteoporosis, the disorder characterized by weakening of bones, primarily as a result of calcium loss, is most common in which group?

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The most virulent type of bone cancer, which frequently metastasizes through the blood to the lungs, is:

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A fissure is defined as:

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Which of the following is found only on the femur?

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Which of the following associations is not correct?

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Which of the following secures the periosteum to the bone?

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Trabeculae

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Which of the following is a primary curve of the vertebral column

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Which is not a characteristic of lumbar vertebrae?

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Which is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

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All of the following are functions of the skeletal system?

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Osteoclasts

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All of the following are bones of the thorax

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The bone of the upper limb is the:

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The bone of the upper limb is the:

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The ribs

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Ilium

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The phalanges are:

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The hip bone (os coxze) consists of:

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The elements in the proximal end of the radius are

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In the adult vertebral column

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Lumbar vertebrae show the following features

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In thoracic vertebrae

PMU MCQ's 1st Year/ 1st Collo

Osteology MCQ's

Femur is a long bone.

Scapula is a long bone.

Sacrum is a short bone.

Scaphoid is a flat bone

Patella (knee cap) is a sesamoid bone.

The clavicle possesses a rougher upper surface.

The scapula possesses an articular surface on its lateral angle.

The fibula is taking part in the formation of the knee joint.

The radius is the bone of the antebrachium that is located on the same side as the tumb.

Among the prominent markings of the scapula are the:

The component bones of the pectoral girdle include:

The structures of the humerus that accept projections of the ulna in flexion and extension are:

The growth in length of a bone is at the:

A structural feature of a typical cervical vertebra is:

The head of the femur articulates with the:

Among the prominent bone markings of the tibia are the:

The two proximal carpals that articulate with the radius in making the wrist joints are the:

The medial malleolus is a process on the:

The roughened vertical ridge on the posterior surface of the femoral shaft is the:

Which portion of the sternum attaches to the greatest number of ribs?