Common Types Of Fractures PART 1

Reviewed by Editorial Team

The ProProfs editorial team is comprised of experienced subject matter experts. They've collectively created over 10,000 quizzes and lessons, serving over 100 million users. Our team includes in-house content moderators and subject matter experts, as well as a global network of rigorously trained contributors. All adhere to our comprehensive editorial guidelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality content.

Learn about Our Editorial Process

| By Dukec93

Dukec93

Community Contributor

Quizzes Created: 2 | Total Attempts: 2,957

| Attempts: 1,235

Questions

Feedback

During the Quiz End of Quiz

Difficulty

Easy First Hard First Sequential

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp Share on Pinterest Share on Email Copy to Clipboard Embed on your website

1/13 Questions

The fissure is a narrow, slitlike opening
- True
- False

About This Quiz

This quiz is to help those students using the Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology book with the copyright date of 2000. It will mainly cover Bone Fractures, Bone Markings, and The Human Skull.

2.

The Temporal Bone contains the external auditory meatus.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

the External Auditory Meatus is your ear-canal which takes the sound and transfers it to the TEMPORAL lobe

Rate this question:

1
3.

This Fracture is defined as a ragged break that occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone.
- Spiral
- Comminuted
- Epicondyle
- Simple
Correct Answer

A. Spiral

Explanation

Way to remember: Twisting=spiral

Rate this question:
4.

Bone is crushed.
- Greenstick
- Impacted
- Compression
Correct Answer

A. Compression

Explanation

Way to remember: the bone is Crushed. Compression is the correct answer. Both start with the letter C.

Rate this question:
5.

The Bones make up the superior and lateral walls of the cranium and meet in the middle of the top of the skull to form the sagittal suture .

Correct Answer
Parietal

Explanation
Way to remember: Parietal= PAIR of bones that meet in the middle.

Rate this question:
6.

Furrow
- Tubercle
- Groove
- Fossa
Correct Answer

A. Groove

Explanation

A groove is a narrow, elongated depression or channel in a surface. It is typically deeper than a furrow and can be found in various contexts, such as in anatomy or geology. In anatomy, a groove refers to a shallow depression or furrow on a bone or organ. It can also refer to a narrow, linear depression on the surface of the brain. In geology, a groove can be formed by erosion or the movement of glaciers. Overall, a groove is a term used to describe a specific type of depression or channel.

Rate this question:
7.

The is a sharp, slender, often pointed projection.

Correct Answer
spine

Explanation
Way to remember: Spine, Sharp, Slender. All begin with "S"

Rate this question:
8.

Cavity within a bone, filled with air and lined with a mucous membrane.
- Fossa
- Foramen
- Spine
- Siuns
Correct Answer

A. Siuns

Explanation

Way to Remember: When you have a Sinus infection, You loose a lot of mucous also know and SNOT.

Rate this question:
9.

What are the two sutures created by the Frontal and Parietal Bones. (Must choose both answer)
- Saggital
- Lamboid
- Coronal
- Squamous
Correct Answer(s)

A. Saggital
A. Coronal

Explanation

The sutures created by the Frontal and Parietal Bones are the Saggital and Coronal sutures. The Saggital suture runs along the midline of the skull, dividing it into left and right halves. The Coronal suture runs horizontally across the skull, separating the frontal bone from the parietal bones.

Rate this question:

1
10.

Canal-lke passageway.
- Sinus
- Epicondyle
- Meatus
Correct Answer

A. Meatus

Explanation

people often have time to MEAT on a CANAL.

Rate this question:
11.

Check a answer for each of the three definitions (all but one should be selected) 1. Large, rounded projection; may be roughened.2. Very large, blunt, irregularly shaped process.3. The bony expansion carried on a narrow neck.
- Trochanter
- Tuberosity
- Line
- Head
Correct Answer(s)

A. Trochanter
A. Tuberosity
A. Head

Explanation

Way to Remember:
1. Tuberosity, Monsterosity, the tuberosity is a LARGE bone

Rate this question:
12.

This process looks like a needle projection that is inferior to the external auditory meatus.
- Mastloid process
- Zygomatic process
- Styloid process
Correct Answer

A. Styloid process

Explanation

Way to remember: You use a needle to create different STYLES.

Rate this question:
13.

The crest is a large rounded projection; may be roughended.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The crest is a narrow ridge of bone that is usually prominent (like a mountain)

Rate this question:

Quiz Review Timeline (Updated): Mar 21, 2023 +

Our quizzes are rigorously reviewed, monitored and continuously updated by our expert board to maintain accuracy, relevance, and timeliness.

Current Version
Mar 21, 2023

Quiz Edited by
ProProfs Editorial Team
Nov 18, 2010

Quiz Created by
Dukec93

Common Types Of Fractures Part 1

The fissure is a narrow, slitlike opening

Quiz Preview

The Temporal Bone contains the external auditory meatus.

This Fracture is defined as a ragged break that occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone.

Bone is crushed.

The Bones make up the superior and lateral walls of the cranium and meet in the middle of the top of the skull to form the sagittal suture .

Furrow

The is a sharp, slender, often pointed projection.

Cavity within a bone, filled with air and lined with a mucous membrane.

What are the two sutures created by the Frontal and Parietal Bones. (Must choose both answer)

Canal-lke passageway.

Check a answer for each of the three definitions (all but one should be selected) 1. Large, rounded projection; may be roughened.2. Very large, blunt, irregularly shaped process.3. The bony expansion carried on a narrow neck.

This process looks like a needle projection that is inferior to the external auditory meatus.

The crest is a large rounded projection; may be roughended.