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Chapter 7: Skeletal System Practice Test
1. Name the primary curves of the vertebral column.
Name the secondary curves of the vertebral column.
2. The pelvic gridle includes which bones?
3. Compare the male and female pelvis.
4.
The atlas is part of the __________________ vertebrae and functions in __________________.
5.
What are the major functions of the skeletal system?
6. The bones of the wrists and ankles are classified as what type of bone? (shape)
7. Ribs that join the sternum directly by costal cartilages are called _____________________________.
8. Describe a compound fracture (Clinical Application 7.1)
9. Lists the steps of fracture repair in the correct sequence. (Clinical Application 7.1)
10. The cells responsible for removing excess bone tissue after the fracture repair process
are _____________________________________________.
11. Name some variables that increase the risk of developing osteoporosis. (Clin App 7.2)
12. Describe a person most likely to develop osteoporosis. (Clin App 7.2)
13. A cleft palate results from incomplete development of the ______________________.
14. An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called ______________________
(Spinal Curvature Disorders Reading)
15. Describe each of the five types of bone shapes and include an example of each:
16. Descibe compact bone vs. spongy bone.
17. Osteoblasts are ______________________, whereas osteocytes are
______________________.
18. Define osteoclasts.
19. A vitamin D deficiency results in what disorder?
20. Describe pituitary dwarfism. (Cause? Leads to ?)
21. Function of bones.
(Question similar to #5)
22. Describe a bone.
23. Name the two major parts of a long bone. (Shaft and ends)
24. Yellow marrow functions in the formation of blood cells.
True
False
25. Osteoclasts are large cells that cause the breakdown of osseous tissue.
True
False
26. If the supply of blood cells is deficient, yellow marrow may change into red marrow.
True
False
27. The tarsal bones form the wrist.
True
False
28. The appendicular skeleton consists of the parts that support and protect the head, neck, and
trunk.
True
False
29. Osteoclasts are bone-resorbing cells, whereas osteoblasts are bone-forming cells.
True
False
30. Osteocytes become osteoblasts when they are completely surrounded by bony matrix.
True
False
Know the location of all the major bones of the
body and skull.