ATI RN
Skeletal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The only movable bone of the skull is the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The mandible (lower jaw) is the only skull bone that moves, via the temporomandibular joint, enabling chewing. The cranium, maxilla, and vomer are fixed, making 'mandible' correct.
Question 2 of 5
The arm bone is also known as the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The humerus is the single bone of the upper arm, from shoulder to elbow. Carpals are wrist, radius and ulna are forearm, making 'humerus' correct.
Question 3 of 5
The most anterior portion of the coxal bone is the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The pubis, the anterior lower part of the coxal bone, forms the pubic symphysis. The ilium is superior, ischium posterior, and acetabulum lateral, making 'Pubis' correct.
Question 4 of 5
In one foot, there are tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: One foot has 7 tarsals (ankle), 5 metatarsals (foot), and 14 phalanges (toes: 2 in big toe, 3 each in others). '7-5-14' is the correct count.
Question 5 of 5
The joint between the carpal and first metacarpal of the thumb is a joint.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The thumb’s carpometacarpal joint is a saddle joint, allowing opposition (e.g., grasping). Hinge is one-plane, condyloid is two-plane, and gliding is sliding, making 'saddle' correct.