Week 2

Question 1

1. Select the statement that correctly describes compact bone.

a) is the major structural component (by volume) found at the ends of long bones
b) contains structures called trabeculae
c) is degraded by osteoclasts
d) is manufactured by chondrocytes

Answer 1

c) is degraded by osteoclasts

Question 2

2. Which non-organic component of the matrix allows bone to resist compression?

a) collagen
b) chondrocytes
c) mineral salts
d) osteocytes

Answer 2

c) mineral salts

Question 3

3. The circular cavity in the middle of an osteon can best be described by which of the following;

a) is called a lacuna
b) is a feature of articular cartilage
c) is called a Volkmann’s canal
d) normally contains blood
vessels

Answer 3

d) normally contains blood vessels

Question 4

4. The cranial bone located on the superior & anterior aspect of the skull is the

a) parietal bone
b) occipital bone
c) temporal bone
d) frontal bone

Answer 4

d) frontal bone

Question 5

5. Which bones directly contribute to the roof, walls or floor of the nasal cavity?
6. Vomer 2. Zygomatic 3. Ethmoid
7. Palatine 5. Occipital 6. Parietal

Answer 5

Vomer (1), Ethmoid (3) and Palatine (4)

Question 6

6. The following pairs of bones articulate with each other except for the

a) atlas and axis
b) sacrum and lumbar vertebrae #5
c) manubrium and body of the sternum
d) occipital and maxilla bones

Answer 6

d) occipital and maxilla bones

Question 7

7. Name the anatomical regions of the vertebral column in descending order and the number of vertebrae associated with each

Answer 7

1. Cervical - 7
2. Thoracic - 12
3. Lumbar - 5
4. Sacrum and Coccyx - 2

Question 8

8. Of the features listed below, which are found on the temporal bone?
9. Zygomatic process
10. Odontoid process (dens)
11. Mastoid process
12. Sella turcica

Answer 8

Zygomatic process (1) and Mastoid process (3)

Question 9

9. Which of the following are a feature of the sphenoid bone?

a) Foramen magnum.
b) Sella turcica.
c) Coronoid process.
d) Styloid process.

Answer 9

b) Sella turcica

Question 10

10. When referring to structures of the skeleton, the term condyle describes a

a) Narrow slit-like opening
b) Prominent expansion at the end of a long bone
c) Rounded knob that helps provide smooth movement at a joint with another bone
d) Shallow basin-like depression

Answer 10

c) Rounded knob that helps provide smooth movement at a joint with another bone