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Questions for Skeletal System Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where do osteocytes reside?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteocytes live in lacunae, cavities within osteon lamellae (compact bone) or trabeculae (spongy bone). Lamellae are layers, endosteum lines cavities, and trabeculae are spongy structures—not residences. Answer is D, per the document.
Question 2 of 5
What is contained within the medullary canal of a long bone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The medullary canal (cavity) of long bones contains marrow (red in youth, yellow in adults). Trabeculae are in spongy bone, lamellae in compact, cells are in periosteum. Answer is C, per the document.
Question 3 of 5
Choose the correct sentence. Compact bone contains
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Compact bone has osteons (Haversian systems) with lamellae, osteocytes, and canaliculi, but no trabeculae (spongy bone feature). Answer is D, per the document.
Question 4 of 5
Choose the correct sentence. Cancellous bone contains
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cancellous (spongy) bone has trabeculae (beams) and lamellae with osteocytes, but no osteons (compact bone feature). Answer is D, per the document.
Question 5 of 5
The manubrium and the xiphoid process are located on which part of the skeleton?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manubrium (top) and xiphoid process (bottom) are parts of the sternum (breastbone), not jaw, pelvis, or hand. Answer is B, per the document.