ATI RN
Multiple Choice Questions About Skeletal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The knee and elbow are joints.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The knee and elbow are hinge joints, allowing flexion/extension in one plane. Ball-and-socket is multi-directional, saddle is thumb-specific, and gliding is sliding, making 'hinge' correct.
Question 2 of 5
Bones of the skull develop from the process of intramembranous ossification.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skull bones (e.g., frontal, parietal) form via intramembranous ossification from fibrous membranes, unlike long bones (endochondral). This is standard development, making 'True' correct.
Question 3 of 5
There are seven cervical, fourteen thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct count is 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar vertebrae (24 total movable). 'Fourteen thoracic' is incorrect, making 'False' the answer.
Question 4 of 5
The female pelvis is wider and more shallow than the male pelvis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The female pelvis is wider and shallower to accommodate childbirth, with flared ilia and a broader pubic angle. This is accurate, making 'True' correct.
Question 5 of 5
The teeth are held in their sockets by a fibrous joint.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teeth are anchored in sockets (gomphosis) by periodontal ligaments, a type of fibrous joint. This is accurate, making 'True' correct.