Forensic Science: Skeletal Anatomy Quiz

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Which type of bone is longer than it is wide?

Flat bone
Long bone (correct)
Irregular bone
Short bone

Which of the following bones is classified as a flat bone?

Tibia
Sternum (correct)
Clavicle
Humerus

What is one of the primary functions of bones in the human body?

Facilitation of digestion
Regulation of body temperature
Support and framework (correct)
Production of hormones

Which classification of bones includes vertebrae and hip bones?

Irregular bones (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bones in mineral storage?

To serve as a reservoir for minerals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone is the hummus classified as?

Long bone (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which function of bones is important for protection?

Cradling soft organs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bones can be classified as a short bone?

Patella (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of studying skeletal anatomy in forensic science?

To differentiate between human and animal remains (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can forensic scientists estimate the age and sex of an individual from skeletal remains?

By examining the skull and pelvic bones (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'perimortem'?

Relating to the time around the moment of death (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of individuals (MNI) that can be calculated from skeletal remains?

The least count of distinct individuals represented (A) Signup and view all the answers

What features of bones might indicate an individual's occupation or routine activity?

Markings or functional landmarks on bones (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does handedness refer to in the context of skeletal anatomy?

The dominant use of one hand over the other (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is the anatomical position defined?

Body standing upright with feet slightly apart and palms facing forward (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information can skeletal analysis provide regarding an individual’s health?

Nutritional habits and drug use (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the structural unit of compact bone known as?

Osteon (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component is primarily responsible for the hardness of bone?

Hydroxyapatites (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of osteoclasts?

Breaking down bone matrix (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where are osteocytes located?

Inside lacunae (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which canals connect the blood and nerve supply of the periosteum to the Haversian canal?

Volkmann’s canals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of bone tissue formation called?

Osteogenesis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of matrix is osteoid?

Unmineralized bone matrix (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary composition of hydroxyapatites in bone?

Calcium phosphates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a position toward the midline of the body?

Medial (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is most abundant in the human body?

Hyaline cartilage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a structure located closer to the head than another structure?

Superior (A) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the main function of fibrocartilage.

Offers great tensile strength (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which directional term refers to a body part that is farther from the origin?

Distal (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Humerus (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of hyaline cartilage in the human body?

Covers ends of long bones (B) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the term that refers to the front of the body.

Anterior (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a position away from the body surface?

Deep (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which region would you find the femoral bone?

Lower extremity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes elastic cartilage from hyaline cartilage?

It contains elastic fibers (B) Signup and view all the answers

Regarding the human skeleton, how many ribs are typically present?

24 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term represents a position toward the back of the body?

Posterior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the perichondrium in cartilage?

Resists outward expansion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bone markings?

To serve as sites for attachment, joints, and conduits (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the diaphysis of long bones?

Forms the axis of long bones (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone marking is defined as a small rounded projection?

Tubercle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the periosteum consist of?

Outer fibrous layer and inner osteogenic layer (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a canal-like passageway in bone markings?

Meatus (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes spongy bone from compact bone?

It has a honeycomb structure of trabeculae (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the epiphyseal line in long bones?

The boundary between the diaphysis and epiphyses (B) Signup and view all the answers

In adults, where is hematopoietic tissue primarily found?

In the diploë of flat bones and head of long bones (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure acts as a protective membrane covering bones?

Periosteum (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the major types of bone textures?

To provide structural support and flexibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

Forensic Skeletal Anatomy

Using skeletal anatomy in forensic science to identify human remains, estimate details such as sex, age, and stature, and understand causes of death.

Human vs. Animal Remains

Distinguishing human bones from animal bones, crucial for accurate forensic investigations.