CBLG101 - Chapter 7 The Skeleton

Question 1 of 42

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What does the axial skeleton do?

Select one of the following:

Forms longitudinal axis of body
Supports head, neck, and trunk
Protects brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs
All of the above

Explanation

Question 2 of 42

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What does the appendicular skeleton do?

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Supports and protects
Allows mobility

Explanation

Question 3 of 42

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What is the skeletal system composed of?

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Bones
Cartilages
Joints & ligaments
All of the above

Explanation

Question 4 of 42

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How much body mass does the skeleton account for?

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15%
20%
25%
30%

Explanation

Question 5 of 42

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What are the two major divisions of the skeleton?

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Axial and appendicular
Anterior and posterior
Dense and loose
Hyaline and fibrocartilage

Explanation

Question 6 of 42

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Which of the following is true about the skeletal system or skeleton?

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It is composed of mostly bone
Cartilage occurs in isolated areas
Ligaments connect bones and reinforce joints
All of the above

Explanation

Question 7 of 42

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The axial skeleton consists of how many bones?

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20
50
80
100

Explanation

Question 8 of 42

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What are the major regions of the axial skeleton?

Select one of the following:

Skull
Vertebral column
Thoracic cage
All of the above

Explanation

Question 9 of 42

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What is true of the skull?

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It's the most complex bony structure in the body.
It's formed of cranial bones and facial bones.
Most of its bones are flat and locked together.
All of the above

Explanation

Question 10 of 42

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Which of the following functions are associated with cranial bones?

Select one of the following:

Enclosing the heart in the thoracic cavity
Supporting the spinal cord in the vertebral canal
Enclosing the brain in the cranial cavity
Providing sites of attachment for leg muscles

Explanation

Question 11 of 42

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What is one of the functions of cranial bones?

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Supporting the rib cage
Providing sites of attachment for arm muscles
Provide sites of attachment for head and neck muscles
Forming the pelvis

Explanation

Question 12 of 42

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What term is used to describe joints in the skull?

Select one of the following:

Synovial joints
Cartilaginous joints
Sutures
Ligamentous joints

Explanation

Question 13 of 42

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How would you describe the appearance of sutures in the skull?

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Smooth and rounded
Serrated, with a saw-tooth appearance
Flat and linear
Irregular and bumpy

Explanation

Question 14 of 42

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What is NOT true about facial bones?

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Contain cavities for special sense organs for sight, taste, and smell
Provide openings for air and food passage
Secure teeth & anchor facial muscles used for facial expression
Serve as attachment points for the spinal cord

Explanation

Question 15 of 42

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Label this image of the skull

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Parietal bone

Frontal bone

Nasal bone

Sphenoid bone

Temporal bone

Ethmoid bone

Lacrimal bone

Zygomatic bone

Maxilla

Mandible

Vomer

Inferior nasal concha

Also ethmoid bone

Explanation

Question 16 of 42

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Label this image of the skull

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Ethmoid bone

Sphenoid

Temporal bone

Parietal bone

Frontal bone

Explanation

Question 17 of 42

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Label this image of the skull

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Parietal bone

Frontal bone

Sphenoid bone

Nasal bone

Occipital bone

Temporal bone

Mandible

Maxilla

Zygomatic bone

Ethmoid bone

Lacrimal bone

Explanation

Question 18 of 42

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Which of the following represents the correct order of the five regions of the vertebral column from superior to inferior?

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Lumbar, Thoracic, Sacral, Cervical, Coccyx
Thoracic, Lumbar, Cervical, Sacral, Coccyx
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccyx
Sacral, Coccyx, Lumbar, Thoracic, Cervical

Explanation

Question 19 of 42

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These are the amount of vertebrae the 5 regions of the spinal column have. Cervical consists of ❌ vertebrae. Thoracic consists of ❌ vertebrae. Lumbar consists of ❌ vertebrae. Sacrum is one bone formed from the fusion of ❌ vertebrae and articulates with the hip. Coccyx is also one bone formed from the fusion of ❌ fused vertebrae.

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7

12

5

typically 5

4

Explanation

Question 20 of 42

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What is true of the vertebral or spinal column?

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Extends from skull to pelvis and has 4 main curves
Functions to transmit weight of trunk to lower limbs, surround and protect spinal cord, provide attachment points for ribs and muscles
Flexible curved structure contains 26 irregular bones called vertebrae in five major regions
All of the above

Explanation

Question 21 of 42

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Why does the spinal column have curvatures?

Select one of the following:

To decrease the resilience and flexibility of the spine
To provide a rigid support structure for the spine
To help increase resilience and flexibility of the spine
To limit movement and mobility in the spine

Explanation

Question 22 of 42

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the curvature of the cervical, lumbar, thoracic, and sacral regions of the spine?

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The cervical and lumbar curvatures are convex posteriorly, while the thoracic and sacral curvatures are concave posteriorly.
The cervical and lumbar curvatures are concave posteriorly, while the thoracic and sacral curvatures are convex posteriorly.
All regions of the spine have convex posterior curvatures.
All regions of the spine have concave posterior curvatures.

Explanation

Question 23 of 42

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Describe the clinical homeostatic imbalance called scoliosis.

Select one of the following:

abnormal lateral rotation of spine, most often in thoracic region, which may lead to breathing difficulties
abnormal dorsal thoracic curvature common in people with osteoporosis, tuberculosis of spine, rickets, or osteomalacia
accentuated lumbar curvature that can result from disease but also pregnancy
None of the above

Explanation

Question 24 of 42

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Describe the clinical homeostatic imbalance called kyphosis.

Select one of the following:

abnormal lateral rotation of spine, most often in thoracic region, which may lead to breathing difficulties
abnormal dorsal thoracic curvature common in people with osteoporosis, tuberculosis of spine, rickets, or osteomalacia
accentuated lumbar curvature that can result from disease but also pregnancy
None of the above

Explanation

Question 25 of 42

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Describe the clinical homeostatic imbalance called lordosis.

Select one of the following:

abnormal lateral rotation of spine, most often in thoracic region, which may lead to breathing difficulties
abnormal dorsal thoracic curvature common in people with osteoporosis, tuberculosis of spine, rickets, or osteomalacia
accentuated lumbar curvature that can result from disease but also pregnancy
None of the above

Explanation

Question 26 of 42

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What are some factors that can lead to abnormal spinal curvatures?

Select one of the following:

Congenital conditions
Diseases
Poor posture or unequal pull of muscles on the spine
All of the above

Explanation

Question 27 of 42

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What is the thoracic cage composed of?

Select one of the following:

Thoracic vertebrae posteriorly
Sternum and costal cartilages anteriorly
Ribs laterally
All of the above

Explanation

Question 28 of 42

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What are the functions of the thoracic cage?

Select one of the following:

Protects vital organs
Supports shoulder girdles and upper limbs
Provides attachment sites for muscles of neck, back, chest, and shoulders
All of the above

Explanation

Question 29 of 42

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Label this diagram of the thoracic cage.

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Sternum

True ribs

False ribs

Floating ribs

Manubrium

Body

Xiphoid process

Explanation

Question 30 of 42

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Which of the following correctly describes the appendicular skeleton?

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It consists of bones that form the spinal column.
It includes bones that make up the skull and face.
It consists of bones of the limbs and their girdles.
It comprises bones of the thoracic cage and pelvis.

Explanation

Question 31 of 42

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Which of the following statements is true?

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In the appendicular skeleton, the pectoral girdle attaches upper limbs to the body trunk and the pelvic girdle attaches lower limbs to the body trunk.
In the appendicular skeleton, the pectoral girdle attaches lower limbs to the body trunk and the pelvic girdle attaches upper limbs to the body trunk.
In the axial skeleton, the pectoral girdle attaches upper limbs to the body trunk and the pelvic girdle attaches lower limbs to the body trunk.
In the axial skeleton, the pectoral girdle attaches lower limbs to the body trunk and the pelvic girdle attaches upper limbs to the body trunk.

Explanation

Question 32 of 42

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What bones make up the pectoral girdle?

Select one of the following:

Clavicles and scapulae
Humerus and radius
Femur and patella
Tibia and fibula

Explanation

Question 33 of 42

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What is another term for the pectoral girdle?

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Pelvic girdle
Shoulder girdle
Hip girdle
Limb girdle

Explanation

Question 34 of 42

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What are the 3 categories of bones in the hands?

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Carpals, Patellae, Tarsals
Femurs, Tibias, Fibulas
Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges
Scapulae, Clavicles, Humeri

Explanation

Question 35 of 42

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Which of these descriptions of the bones of the hands is correct?

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Phalanges (finger bones), metacarpals (palm bones) and carpals (wrist bones)
Phalanges (palm bones), metacarpals (finger bones) and carpals (wrist bones)
Phalanges (wrist bones), metacarpals (finger bones) and carpals (palm bones)
Phalanges (wrist bones), metacarpals (palm bones) and carpals (finger bones)

Explanation

Question 36 of 42

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Which of the following correctly identifies the bones found in the upper limb?

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Arm: Radius and ulna; Forearm: Humerus; Hand: Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges
Arm: Humerus; Forearm: Radius and ulna; Hand: Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges
Arm: Humerus; Forearm: Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges; Hand: Radius and ulna
Arm: Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges; Forearm: Radius and ulna; Hand: Humerus

Explanation

Question 37 of 42

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Which is the correct number of bones in the hands?

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8 carpal bones in the wrist, 5 metacarpal bones in the palm and 14 phalanges in the fingers
5 carpal bones in the wrist, 8 metacarpal bones in the palm and 14 phalanges in the fingers
14 carpal bones in the wrist, 5 metacarpal bones in the palm and 8 phalanges in the fingers
8 carpal bones in the wrist, 14 metacarpal bones in the palm and 5 phalanges in the fingers

Explanation

Question 38 of 42

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Which of the following statements correctly identifies the ulna and the radius?

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The ulna articulates with the humerus at the elbow joint, while the radius articulates with the carpal bones of the wrist and the ulna at the radioulnar joints.
The ulna is located on the lateral side of the forearm, while the radius is located on the medial side.
The ulna is longer and thicker than the radius.
The radius articulates with the humerus at the elbow joint, while the ulna articulates with the carpal bones of the wrist and the radius at the radioulnar joints.

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CBLG101 - Chapter 7 The Skeleton

Question 1 of 42

What does the axial skeleton do?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 42

What does the appendicular skeleton do?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 42

What is the skeletal system composed of?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 42

How much body mass does the skeleton account for?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 42

What are the two major divisions of the skeleton?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 42

Which of the following is true about the skeletal system or skeleton?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 42

The axial skeleton consists of how many bones?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 42

What are the major regions of the axial skeleton?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 42

What is true of the skull?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 42

Which of the following functions are associated with cranial bones?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 42

What is one of the functions of cranial bones?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 42

What term is used to describe joints in the skull?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 42

How would you describe the appearance of sutures in the skull?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 42

What is NOT true about facial bones?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 42

Label this image of the skull

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 16 of 42

Label this image of the skull

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

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Question 17 of 42

Label this image of the skull

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 18 of 42

Which of the following represents the correct order of the five regions of the vertebral column from superior to inferior?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 42

Drag and drop to complete the text.

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Question 20 of 42

What is true of the vertebral or spinal column?

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