FREE ANATOMY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CHAPTER 7

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FREE ANATOMY AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT CHAPTER 7

ANATOMY EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -91 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body along the frontal plane called?

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abduction Question 2: The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for ________.

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the rotational motion of the forearm

Question 3: What is the structural unit of compact bone?

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the osteon Question 4: The structure of bone tissue suits the function. Which of the following bone tissues is adapted to support weight and withstand torsion stresses?

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compact bone

Question 5: Articulations permitting only slight degrees of movement are ________.

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amphiarthroses Question 6: Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?

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Sinuses take away a minimal amount of strength from bones while reducing the weight of bones.Question 7: For intramembranous ossification to take place, which of the following is necessary?

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Ossification centers form in the fibrous connective tissue membrane.Question 8: Which of the bones of the skull would you most associate with hearing and balance?

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the temporal bone Question 9: The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.

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sagittal Question 10: The glenohumeral joint that articulates the humerus to the pectoral girdle is a highly mobile joint. This mobility comes at a cost because ________.

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the joint is relatively unstable and can easily dislocate Question 11: In symphysis joints the articular surfaces of the bones are covered with ________.

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hyaline cartilage Question 12: Football players often sustain lateral blows to the extended knee. Which of the following is (are) damaged as a result?

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tibial collateral ligament, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate ligament

Question 13: Baseball pitchers often require "Tommy John" surgery to repair damage to their elbow. Which ligament would this surgery target?

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ulnar collateral ligament Question 14: The cell responsible for secreting the matrix of bone is the ________.

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osteoblast Question 15: Which structure allows the diaphysis of the bone to increase in length until early childhood?

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epiphyseal plate

Question 16: The cruciate ligaments of the knee ________.

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prevent hyperextension of the knee Question 17: The central (Haversian) canal that runs through the core of each osteon is the site of ________.

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blood vessels and nerve fibers Question 18: Compared to the shoulder, displacements of the hip joints are ________.

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rare because of the ligament reinforcement Question 19: Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have ________.

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costal facets Question 20: The range of motion as well as the direction of motion for the various regions of the spine differs. While the thoracic spine rotates with little flexion or extension. This is due to variation in ________.

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the orientation of the superior and inferior articular facets

Question 21: The hip joint is a good example of a(n) ________ synovial joint.

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multiaxial

Question 22: Which of the following is a true statement?

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The greater tubercle of the humerus articulates at the coracoid process of the scapula.Question 23: Connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membrane that act as cushions in places where friction develops are called ________.

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bursae

Question 24: An example of an interosseous fibrous joint is ________.

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the radius and ulna along its length

Question 25: The periosteum is secured to the underlying bone by ________.

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perforating (Sharpey's) fibers Question 26: A fibrous joint that is a peg-in-socket is called a ________ joint.

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gomphosis Question 27: Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________.

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prevent hyperextension of the spine

Question 28: Which vertebra does not have a body?

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atlas