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Skeletal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
To which bones does the word phalanges apply? Those in the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phalanges are finger and toe bones. Wrist (carpals), ankle (tarsals), and hand (metacarpals) have different bones. Answer is A, per the document.
Question 2 of 5
Where does the increase in the length of a long bone take place? At the :
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Long bone growth occurs at epiphyseal plates (cartilage), where bone is added distally and removed proximally until ossified in adults. Answer is B, per the document.
Question 3 of 5
In a long bone, which of the following parts are involved in an articulation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The epiphysis (end) of a long bone articulates with other bones at joints. Metaphysis is growth region, diaphysis is shaft, symphysis is a joint type. Answer is A, per the document.
Question 4 of 5
What is a distinguishing feature of synovial joints?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Synovial joints have synovial fluid in a cavity between bones, enabling free movement—not immovable, tendon-held, or only ball-and-socket. Answer is A, per the document.
Question 5 of 5
How many bones are there in the average person's body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The average adult human has 206 bones, a standard anatomical count after fetal bones fuse (e.g., sacrum). 33 is the vertebral column, 639 is muscles, and variation is minimal post-development, making '206' correct.