The big toe and thumb both have only two phalanges.

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Question 1 of 5

The big toe and thumb both have only two phalanges.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The big toe (hallux) and thumb each have 2 phalanges (proximal, distal), unlike other digits with 3. This is correct, making 'True' the answer.

Question 2 of 5

Which one of the following bones is located in the head?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The cranium, part of the skull, is located in the head, protecting the brain. The scapula is the shoulder, phalanges are fingers/toes, and tarsals are ankle bones, making 'Cranium' correct.

Question 3 of 5

What type of bone is the Patella?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The patella (kneecap) is a sesamoid bone, embedded in the quadriceps tendon, enhancing leverage and protecting the knee. Flat, short, and irregular don’t apply, making 'Sesamoid' correct.

Question 4 of 5

During 'arm side raises' exercise which involves the shoulder ball and socket synovial joint, which joint action is being used?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Arm side raises lift arms laterally (abduction) and lower them (adduction) using the shoulder’s ball-and-socket joint. Extension/flexion is forward/back, rotation is circular, making 'Abduction and Adduction' correct.

Question 5 of 5

Where do osteocytes reside?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Osteocytes live in lacunae, cavities within osteon lamellae (compact bone) or trabeculae (spongy bone). Lamellae are layers, endosteum lines cavities, and trabeculae are spongy structures—not residences. Answer is D, per the document.

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