11 Questions
What is a maximal sustained muscle contraction called?
Tetanus
Which bone in the body does not articulate with another bone?
Hyoid bone
What condition, common in older women, causes bones to become weak and thin?
Osteoporosis
Which of the following regions of vertebrae is in the correct order from anterior to posterior?
Cervical → thoracic → lumbar → sacrum → coccyx
What attaches muscle to bone?
Ligaments
Which type of bone tissue has lacunae, concentric circles around a central canal, and is found in the middle portion of a long bone?
Compact bone
Which cells begin as stem cells in the red bone marrow and specialize to break down bone and release calcium into the blood?
Osteoclasts
Which bone is found in the pelvic girdle?
Coxal
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
Scapula
What is the thin line at letter 'c' in Figure 19.2 representing?
Actin filament
Which of the following is NOT a correct association of facial bones?
Temporal—temples
Test your knowledge on muscle contraction and bone anatomy with this quiz. Questions cover topics such as muscle contractions, bone articulations, and common bone conditions like osteoporosis. Challenge yourself with questions on vertebral regions as well.
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