The breastbone is also known as the:

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Question 1 of 5

The breastbone is also known as the:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The sternum, or breastbone, is the flat bone in the chest’s center, connecting ribs. The clavicle is the collarbone, manubrium is a sternum part, and scapula is the shoulder blade, making 'sternum' correct.

Question 2 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 3 of 5

A suture is an example of a joint.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sutures, immovable skull joints, are fibrous, held by connective tissue. Synovial joints are movable, cartilaginous are slightly movable, making 'fibrous' correct (incomplete options assumed).

Question 4 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 5 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.

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