Clinical Skeletal System Quiz

34 Questions | By Awest | Updated: Mar 15, 2022 | Attempts: 180

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1.

Which type of movement at a joint allows the movement of a limb away from the midline?
- A.
  
  Abduction
- B.
  
  Adduction
- C.
  
  Inversion
- D.
  
  Eversion
2.

Which pathology of the spine causes a lateral curvature of the spine?
- A.
  
  Lordosis
- B.
  
  Kyphosis
- C.
  
  Scoliosis
3.

Which type of arthritis ius characterised by the breakdown of articular cartilage in the joint?
- A.
  
  Rheumatoid arthritis
- B.
  
  Osteoarthritis
- C.
  
  Gout
- D.
  
  Ankylosing spondylitis
4.

Which bone is located in the upper arm?
- A.
  
  Humerus
- B.
  
  Patella
- C.
  
  Ulna
- D.
  
  Fibula
5.

This facial bone contains the lower teeth
- A.
  
  Zygomatic
- B.
  
  Occipital
- C.
  
  Maxilla
- D.
  
  Mandible
6.

Which bones form the palm of the hand?
- A.
  
  Tarsals
- B.
  
  Phalanges
- C.
  
  Metacarpals
- D.
  
  Bursae
7.

Which of the following is located at the end of a long bone?
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Peristeum
- C.
  
  Epiphysis
- D.
  
  Medullary cavity
8.

Cancellous refers to
- A.
  
  Spongy bone
- B.
  
  Cartilage
- C.
  
  Soft bone
- D.
  
  Osteons
9.

This part refers to the shaft of a long bone
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Epiphysis
- C.
  
  Peristeum
- D.
  
  Bursa
10.

Which word(s) best reflects the function of the epiphyseal disc?
- A.
  
  Blood cell formation
- B.
  
  Phagocytosis
- C.
  
  Secretion of synovial fluid
- D.
  
  Growth
11.

Which of the following bones is NOT located in the lower limbs?
- A.
  
  Femur
- B.
  
  Tibia
- C.
  
  Ulna
- D.
  
  Tarsals
12.

At which joint do the femur and tibia meet?
- A.
  
  Hip
- B.
  
  Knee
- C.
  
  Ankle
- D.
  
  Wrist
13.

Injury to the epiphyseal disc may
- A.
  
  Stunt the growth of the injured leg
- B.
  
  Stimulate the bone to become cancerous
- C.
  
  Inhibit blood cell formation
- D.
  
  Cause paralysis
14.

Which bone structure is most concerned with hematopoiesis?
- A.
  
  Diaphysis
- B.
  
  Bone marrow
- C.
  
  Articular cartilage
- D.
  
  Epiphyseal disc
15.

Which of the following refers to an exaggerated thoracic curvature of the spine (hunchback)?
- A.
  
  Kyphosis
- B.
  
  Osteoporosis
- C.
  
  Scoliosis
- D.
  
  Lordosis
16.

What is the outer lining of connective tissue that surrounds the diaphysis of a long bone and contains the blood vessels that supply the bone?
- A.
  
  Periosteum
- B.
  
  Endosteum
- C.
  
  Diaphysis
- D.
  
  Medullary cavity
17.

What is the term that refers to the replacement of cartilage by bone?
- A.
  
  Osteoporosis
- B.
  
  Osteoarthritis
- C.
  
  Ossification
- D.
  
  Diarthrosis
18.

What are the bones of the fingers called?
- A.
  
  Carpals
- B.
  
  Tarsals
- C.
  
  Vertebrae
- D.
  
  Metacarpals
- E.
  
  Phalanges
19.

The scapula would be an example of what type of bone?
- A.
  
  Long
- B.
  
  Short
- C.
  
  Flat
- D.
  
  Irregular
20.

What is the longest, strongest, and heaviest bone of the human body?
- A.
  
  Cranium
- B.
  
  Femur
- C.
  
  Humerus
- D.
  
  Sternum
- E.
  
  Tibia
21.

What's the patella?
- A.
  
  Fingertip
- B.
  
  Eyesocket
- C.
  
  Kneecap
- D.
  
  Tailbone
22.

Name the vertebrae in the human spine starting at the base of the skull and ending with the buttocks.
- A.
  
  Coccyx, lumbar, cervical, thoracic, sacrum
- B.
  
  Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
- C.
  
  Thoracic, cervical, sacrum, lumbar, coccyx
- D.
  
  Cervical, coccyx, lumbar, thoracic, sacrum
23.

Gout is caused by a build up of which acid?
- A.
  
  Lactic
- B.
  
  Uric
- C.
  
  Hydrochloric
- D.
  
  Amino
24.

The femur would be an example of what type of bone?
- A.
  
  Long
- B.
  
  Short
- C.
  
  Flat
- D.
  
  Irregular
25.

The phalanges would be an example of what type of bone?
- A.
  
  Long
- B.
  
  Short
- C.
  
  Flat
- D.
  
  Irregular