Question 1

Which of the following are not examples of flat bones?
A) Scapulae
B) Pelvis and many facial bones
C) Ribs
D) Sternum
E) Shoulder blades

Accepted Answer

The pelvis and many facial bones are not considered flat bones; they are irregular bones.

Question 2

All bones of the limbs are long bones, except:
A) the patella.
B) arms.
C) fingers.
D) legs.
E) soles.

Accepted Answer

The patella, or kneecap, is a sesamoid bone, not a long bone.

Question 3

Which of the following describes the spongy bone in flat bones?
A) Lamellae
B) Lacunae
C) Diploe
D) Osteons
E) Canaliculi

Accepted Answer

Diploe refers to the spongy bone found in the interior of flat bones, such as those of the skull, where it lies between two layers of compact bone. This structure helps reduce the weight of the bones while maintaining strength.

Question 4

Which of the following are narrow, and usually prominent, ridges of bone?
A) Lines
B) Crests
C) Processes
D) Epicondyles
E) Sinuses

Accepted Answer

Crests are narrow, usually prominent, ridges of bone, often serving as sites for muscle attachment.

Question 5

Which of the following is an extremely large, blunt, and irregular shaped process that only occurs on the femurs?
A) Trochanter
B) Tubercle
C) Facet
D) Spine
E) Head

Accepted Answer

Trochanters are the large, blunt, irregularly shaped processes found only on the femur. They serve as important sites for muscle attachment.

Question 6

Which of the following are giant multi-nucleate cells located at sites of bone resorption?
A) Osteocytes
B) Osteoclasts
C) Osteoblasts
D) Osteogenic cells
E) Osteoids

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts are the giant multi-nucleate cells responsible for bone resorption, breaking down bone tissue during growth and healing.

Question 7

Which of the following cells are called mature bone cells?
A) Osteons
B) Chondrocytes
C) Osteoprogenitor cells
D) Osteoblasts
E) Osteocytes

Accepted Answer

Osteocytes are mature bone cells that have become embedded in the bone matrix. They are responsible for maintaining the bone tissue.

Question 8

Which of the following contains the crista galli?
A) Cervical bones
B) Ethmoid bone
C) Ilium bone
D) Radius bone
E) Occipital bone

Accepted Answer

The crista galli is a vertical projection of the ethmoid bone, which is a delicate bone located at the base of the skull, between the eyes. It serves as an attachment point for the falx cerebri, a fold of the dura mater that separates the two hemispheres of the brain.

Question 9

Which of the following hormones helps to regulate bone density?
A) Leptin
B) Prolactin
C) Melatonin
D) Glucagon
E) Insulin

Accepted Answer

Leptin is known to play a role in regulating bone density by influencing bone formation and resorption processes.

Question 10

Which of the following is not necessary for proper bone formation? A) Vitamin B₁₂ B) Vitamin D C) Vitamin E D) Vitamin C E) Vitamin K

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E is not directly necessary for bone formation. Vitamins D, C, and K play crucial roles in bone health. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, Vitamin C is essential for collagen formation, and Vitamin K is important for bone mineralization. Vitamin E is known for its antioxidant properties but is not directly involved in the bone formation process.

Question 11

Which of the following conditions causes deformities of the pelvis and bowing of the legs?
A) Osteomalacia
B) Osteomyelitis
C) Osteopenia
D) Rickets
E) Osteoporosis

Accepted Answer

Rickets is a condition that affects bone development in children, leading to soft and weak bones, which can cause deformities such as bowing of the legs and pelvic deformities.

Question 12

Which of the following terms describes a large, irregular projection of the femur?
A) Condyle
B) Ramus
C) Tubercle
D) Tuberosity
E) Trochanter

Accepted Answer

Trochanter refers to the large, irregular projections found on the femur, specifically the greater and lesser trochanters, which serve as attachment points for muscles.

Question 13

Which of the following means "a deep depression on a bone"?
A) Fissure
B) Fossa
C) Line
D) Sulcus
E) Facet

Accepted Answer

A fossa is a shallow depression or hollow in a bone, often serving as an attachment site for muscles or articulating with another bone.

Question 14

The pituitary gland is contained in which of the following bones?
A) Hyoid
B) Ethmoid
C) Vomer
D) Sphenoid
E) Mastoid

Accepted Answer

The pituitary gland is housed in the sella turcica, a depression in the sphenoid bone.

Question 15

How many total tarsal bones are there in the human body?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 12
D) 14
E) 22

Accepted Answer

There are 14 total tarsal bones in the human body, with 7 in each foot.

Question 16

The palatine bone is located in which of the following?
A) Ear canal
B) Mouth
C) Neck
D) Chest
E) Nose

Accepted Answer

The palatine bone is located in the mouth, forming part of the hard palate.

Question 17

A landmark located near the proximal end of the humerus is the:
A) greater tubercle.
B) olecranon fossa.
C) lateral epicondyle.
D) medial epicondyle.
E) acromion.

Accepted Answer

The greater tubercle is a prominent area found near the proximal end of the humerus, serving as an attachment point for muscles of the shoulder.

Question 18

The pisiform bone is located in what part of the body?
A) Shoulder
B) Hand
C) Forearm
D) Wrist
E) Elbow

Accepted Answer

The pisiform bone is one of the eight small carpal bones in the wrist.

Question 19

The thorax contains how many vertebral columns?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 12
D) 31
E) 33

Accepted Answer

The thorax contains 12 vertebral columns, corresponding to the 12 thoracic vertebrae.

Question 20

Each hip bone is also called a(n):
A) ilium.
B) acetabulum.
C) os coxae.
D) ischium.
E) trabeculae.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each hip bone is also called a(n):
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Quiz 7: Bone Tissues and the Skeletal System

Which of the following are not examples of flat bones?

All bones of the limbs are long bones, except:

Which of the following describes the spongy bone in flat bones?

Which of the following are narrow, and usually prominent, ridges of bone?

Which of the following is an extremely large, blunt, and irregular shaped process that only occurs on the femurs?

Which of the following are giant multi-nucleate cells located at sites of bone resorption?

Which of the following cells are called mature bone cells?

Which of the following contains the crista galli?

Which of the following hormones helps to regulate bone density?

Which of the following is not necessary for proper bone formation?

Which of the following conditions causes deformities of the pelvis and bowing of the legs?

Which of the following terms describes a large, irregular projection of the femur?

Which of the following means "a deep depression on a bone"?

The pituitary gland is contained in which of the following bones?

How many total tarsal bones are there in the human body?

The palatine bone is located in which of the following?

A landmark located near the proximal end of the humerus is the:

The pisiform bone is located in what part of the body?

The thorax contains how many vertebral columns?

Each hip bone is also called a(n) :