ATI RN
Multiple Choice Questions on Skeletal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Identify the bones of the leg.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The leg includes the femur (thigh), tibia and fibula (lower leg), and patella (kneecap). Tarsals are ankle bones, not leg, making 'Femur, fibula, tibia and patella' correct.
Question 2 of 5
A joint that allows for up and down movement in one plane is a joint.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hinge joints (e.g., elbow) permit up-and-down movement (flexion/extension) in one plane. Gliding allows sliding, condyloid two planes, and saddle is multi-directional, making 'hinge' correct.
Question 3 of 5
The deterioration of articular cartilage is called
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Osteoarthritis involves articular cartilage deterioration due to wear, causing joint pain. Osteoporosis is bone density loss, rheumatoid arthritis is autoimmune, and gouty arthritis is uric acid-related, making 'osteoarthritis' correct.
Question 4 of 5
In endochondral ossification, hyaline cartilage turns into bone.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endochondral ossification replaces a hyaline cartilage model with bone (e.g., femur), a key process for long bones. This is accurate, making 'True' correct.
Question 5 of 5
The second cervical vertebra that allows you to shake your head 'no' is the axis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The axis (C2) has the dens, enabling pivot rotation with the atlas (C1) for head shaking 'no.' This is accurate, making 'True' correct.