Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 6 Bones and Bone Structure Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of following is a function of the skeletal system? A) body support B) calcium homeostasis C) protection of internal organs D) blood cell production E) All of the answers are correct. Answer: E Learning Outcome: 6-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 2) Which of the following are not components of the skeletal system? A) tendons B) bones C) ligaments D) cartilage E) other tissues that connect bones Answer: A Learning Outcome: 6-1 Bloom's Taxonomy: Understanding 3) The shaft of long bones is called the A) epiphysis. B) metaphysis. C) diaphysis. D) paraphysis. E) endophysis. Answer: C Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 4) A ________ is a smooth, grooved bone process shaped like a pulley. A) tubercle B) trochanter C) trochlea D) tuberosity E) trabeculae Answer: C Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 1 5) A small rough bump on bone where a tendon attaches is called a A) tubercle. B) trochanter. C) trochlea. D) tuberosity. E) trabecula. Answer: D Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 6) A chamber within a bone normally filled with air is a A) foramen. B) sinus. C) fossa. D) canal. E) meatus. Answer: B Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 7) The expanded articular end of an epiphysis that is separated from the shaft by a narrower neck is called a A) head. B) crown. C) capitulum. D) corona. E) bulb. Answer: A Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 8) A ________ is a rounded passageway for passage of blood vessels and/or nerves. A) sinus B) fossa C) meatus D) foramen E) cavernosa Answer: D Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 2 9) The adult skeleton contains ________ major bones. A) 88 B) 115 C) 174 D) 206 E) 251 Answer: D Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 10) Which of the following bones is classified as "irregular" in shape? A) patella B) frontal C) vertebra D) metatarsal E) ulna Answer: C Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 11) The proximal and distal ends of a long bone are called the A) epiphyses. B) diaphyses. C) epiphyseal plates. D) metaphyses. E) periphyses. Answer: A Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 12) The carpal bones are examples of ________ bones. A) long B) short C) flat D) irregular E) sesamoid Answer: B Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 3 13) A rib is an example of a ________ bone. A) long B) short C) flat D) sutural E) sesamoid Answer: C Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 14) The patella is an example of a(n) ________ bone. A) irregular B) sesamoid C) sutural D) sagittal E) flat Answer: B Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 15) Small bones that fill gaps between bones of the skull are called ________ bones. A) irregular B) sesamoid C) sutural D) sagittal E) tendon Answer: C Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 16) ________ bones develop inside tendons, commonly near the knees, hands, and feet. A) Irregular B) Sesamoid C) Short D) Long E) Flat Answer: B Learning Outcome: 6-2 Bloom's Taxonomy: Remembering 4