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1

Which of the following is not a long bone?

Axis

Second metatarsal

Humerus

Fibula

Explanation

The axis is the only bone listed that is not a long bone. The axis is the second cervical vertebra (C2) and is classified as an irregular bone.

2

Which of the following is not a short bone?

Third metacarpal

Scaphoid

First cuniform

Hamate

Explanation

The third metacarpal is the only bone listed that is not a short bone. It is a classifed as a long bone because of its shape and structure, even though it is small.

3

Which of the following is a flat bone?

Scapula

Ulna

Sphenoid

Patella

Explanation

The scapula is the only bone listed that is a flat bone. The ulna is a long bone, the sphenoid is an irregular bone, and the patella is a sesamoid bone.

4

The sternum is an example of which bone type?

Flat bone

Irregular bone

Long bone

Short bone

Explanation

There are five classifications of bone in the body: long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid. The sternum, as well as many of the bones in the skull, are examples of flat bones.

Long bones have a greater length and diameter, while short bones have similar length and diameter measures. The femur is a long bone, while the carpals are short bones. Short bones generally appear square. Irregular bones have unique shapes, such as the sphenoid and ethmoid. Sesamoid bones are generally round and are embedded in tendon structures. The patella is a sesamoid bone.

5

Which of the following is not an irregular bone?

Frontal bone

Hyoid bone

Third cervical vertebra

Zygomatic bone

Explanation

The only bone listed that is not an irregular bone is the frontal bone. The frontal bone is a flat bone.

6

Which of the following is a sesamoid bone?

Pisiform

Ethmoid

Talus

Rib

Explanation

The only bone listed that is a sesamoid bone is the pisiform. The ethmoid is an irregular bone, the talus is a short bone, and the rib is a flat bone.

7

Which of the following is not considered part of the axial skeleton?

Pelvis

Sacrum

Mandible

Seventh thoracic vertebra

Explanation

The pelvis is considered to be part of the appendicular skeleton. The sacrum, mandible, and seventh thoracic vertebra are part of the axial skeleton.

8

A rib is an example of a __________ bone.

flat

long

short

intrasutural

sesamoid

Explanation

Ribs are considered flat bones. Flat bones are generally thin and flat, and can frequently be wide and/or curved. The ribs, sternum, and scapula are considered flat bones.

Long bones are classified as bones with a length that is substantially greater than their width, such as the femur, radius, and phalanges. Short bones, in contrast, have similar length and width measurements, such as the carpals and tarsals. Sesamoid bones are embedded in tendons, such as the patella. Intrasutural bones (or Wormian bones) are found between the primary bones of the skull in abnormal cases of suture formation during development.

9

Which statement about spongy bone is false?

It is dense and heavy because of the plentiful marrow stored in its cavities

It is also known as cancellous bone or trabecular bone

Its processes are arranged at specific angles to withstand common sources of stress

It composes about 20 percent of the body's total bone structure

Explanation

Spongy bone is made up of a fine lattice of bone tissue, filled with cavities. Even when these cavities is filled with marrow and other tissue, allowing spongy bone to be light in weight compared to compact bone. The other three statements listed are all true.

10

In adults, the greatest volume of red blood cells is produced by __________.

flat bones

long bones

irregular bones

short bones

Explanation

The most prolific production sites for red blood cells are the pelvis, cranium, sternum, and vertebrae. Three out of these four sites are flat bones.

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