Chapter 07 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Chapter 07 Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 14th edition by Gerard J Tortora

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) The branch of medicine that deals with correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system is called

1. a) Rheumatics
2. b) Podiatry
3. c) Orthopedics
4. d) Cardiology
5. e) Dermatology

Answer: c

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 7.1 Describe how the skeleton is divided into axial and appendicular divisions.

Section Reference 1: Sec 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System

2) Which of the following statements is NOT true?

1. a) The axial skeleton has 80 bones.
2. b) The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones.
3. c) The axial skeleton is composed of the bones that run through the axis of the body.
4. d) Children have more bones than adults.
5. e) The appendicular skeleton does not include the pelvic and pectoral girdles.

Answer: e

Difficulty: Easy

Study Objective 1: SO 7.1 Describe how the skeleton is divided into axial and appendicular divisions.

Section Reference 1: Sec 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System

3) Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

1. a) Hyoid
2. b) Ribs
3. c) Vertebrae
4. d) Carpals
5. e) Sternum

Answer: d

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 7.1 Describe how the skeleton is divided into axial and appendicular divisions.

Section Reference 1: Sec 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System

4) Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

1. a) Tarsals
2. b) Tibia
3. c) Sphenoid
4. d) Scapula
5. e) Clavicle

Answer: c

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 7.1 Describe how the skeleton is divided into axial and appendicular divisions.

Section Reference 1: Sec 7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System

Question type: Essay

5) Briefly describe the five categories of bones found in the human body based on the shape of the bones.

Answer:

Difficulty: Medium

Study Objective 1: SO 7.2 Classify bones based on their shape or location.

Section Reference 1: Sec 7.2 Types of Bones

Solution: The human body contains five types of bones based on shape. Long bones have greater length than width and consist of a shaft and a variable number of extremities. Short bones are somewhat cube-shaped because they are nearly equal in length and width. Flat bones are generally thin and composed of two nearly parallel plates of compact bones tissue enclosing a layer of spongy bone tissue. Irregular bones have complex shapes and cannot be grouped into any of the previous categories. Sesamoid bones develop in certain tendons where there is considerable friction, tension and physical stress and are shaped similarly to a sesame seed.