ATI RN
Multiple Choice Questions on Skeletal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The cheek bones are predominately formed by the bones.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The zygomatic bones form the cheeks and lateral orbit rims, contributing to facial structure. The maxillae form the upper jaw, parietal the skull top, and temporal the sides, making 'zygomatic' correct.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The depression on the posterior side of the humerus for the ulna when the elbow is extended is the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The olecranon fossa, on the humerus’ posterior side, receives the ulna’s olecranon process when the elbow extends. The capitulum and trochlea articulate with the radius and ulna, and the head is proximal, making 'olecranon fossa' correct.
Question 4 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 5 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).