Which of the following bone markings forms part of an articulation?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following bone markings forms part of an articulation?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the tibia at the knee joint. Tuberosity, trochanter, and tubercle are muscle attachments, not articulations. Answer is B, per the document.

Question 2 of 5

The appendicular skeleton includes all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Appendicular skeleton includes pectoral girdle, phalanges, and lower limbs. Thoracic cage (ribs, sternum) is axial. Answer is B, per the document.

Question 3 of 5

Haemopoiesis refers to

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Haemopoiesis is blood cell formation in bone marrow (‘poiesis’ = making). Clotting is haemostasis, crenation is osmotic, and proportion isn’t haemopoiesis. Answer is A, per the document.

Question 4 of 5

What are the cells that are found in the lacunae of compact bone called?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Osteocytes are mature bone cells in lacunae of compact bone, derived from osteoblasts. Osteons are structures, not cells. Answer is A, per the document.

Question 5 of 5

Blood cell formation (haemopoiesis) occurs in which of the following structures?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Haemopoiesis occurs in red marrow (active), found in medullary cavities and epiphyses, not yellow marrow (inactive) or cartilage plates. Answer is A, per the document.

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