ATI RN
Questions About the Skeletal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The shaft of a long bone is called the diaphysis.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone, a cylindrical region of compact bone. This is standard anatomy, making 'True' correct.
Question 2 of 5
Rib pairs 11 and 12 are the true ribs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: True ribs (vertebrosternal, 1-7) attach directly to the sternum. Ribs 11-12 are floating (vertebral), with no sternal connection, making 'False' correct.
Question 3 of 5
The lateral malleolus is a feature of the fibula.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The lateral malleolus, the fibula’s distal end, forms the ankle’s outer bump. This is correct, making 'True' the answer.
Question 4 of 5
To shrug your shoulders is an elevation movement.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Shrugging raises the shoulders, an elevation movement of the scapulae. This is correct, making 'True' the answer.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following bones is located in the upper leg?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The upper leg (thigh) contains the femur, the longest bone, from hip to knee. The fibula and tibia are lower leg bones, and the radius is in the forearm, making 'Femur' the correct answer.