Question 1

What criterion is used to categorize the skeleton into axial and appendicular?

Accepted Answer

A)  whether the bones are weight bearing or not
B)  whether the bones lie on the midline or on a girdle
C)  whether the bones are flat or long
D)  whether the bones contain red bone marrow or yellow bone marrow
E)  whether the bones articulate with the pelvis or notF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

The name of the "tailbone" is the

Accepted Answer

A)  lumbar.
B)  sacrum.
C)  coccyx.
D)  sphinoiD.
E)  axis.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

How many bones are present in the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  one
B)  two
C)  three
D)  four
E)  fiveF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A meniscus is made up of synovial fluid found within a joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

Accepted Answer

Hyaline cartilage is a firm but somewhat...

Question 7

Which bone is part of the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  coxal bones
B)  clavicle
C)  femur
D)  scapula
E)  talusF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Jason broke his finger playing football,while Sean tore the cartilage in his knee playing basketball.Which one will heal faster and why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jason,bones have a blood supply and heal faster
B)  Jason,fingers bear less weight than knees do
C)  Sean,cartilage has a blood supply and heal faster
D)  Sean,knees can be immobilized easier than fingers
E)  Jason,fingers require fewer nutrients to repair because they are smallF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Exam 12: Skeletal System

The name of the "tailbone" is the

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Which bone is part of the pelvic girdle?

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A meniscus is made up of synovial fluid found within a joint.

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All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

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How many bones are present in the pelvic girdle?

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Jason broke his finger playing football,while Sean tore the cartilage in his knee playing basketball.Which one will heal faster and why?

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What criterion is used to categorize the skeleton into axial and appendicular?

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List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

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Exam 12: Skeletal System

The name of the "tailbone" is the

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Which bone is part of the pelvic girdle?

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A meniscus is made up of synovial fluid found within a joint.

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All 12 pairs of ribs connect directly to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and the sternum in the front.

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How many bones are present in the pelvic girdle?

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Jason broke his finger playing football,while Sean tore the cartilage in his knee playing basketball.Which one will heal faster and why?

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What criterion is used to categorize the skeleton into axial and appendicular?

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List the three types of cartilage found in the body and indicate a function for each.

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