Bones and Joints: Structure, Function, and Types for Sport Professionals

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of bones?

Accepted Answer

Producing red blood cells

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Providing structural support

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Storing minerals

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Facilitating muscle attachment

Question 2

Which type of bone is characterized by its long, cylindrical shape and compact bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Long bone

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Short bone

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Flat bone

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Irregular bone

Question 3

Where is the periosteum located?

Accepted Answer

Outer surface of the bone

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Inner surface of the bone

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Within the medullary cavity

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Between the epiphysis and diaphysis

Question 4

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Condyloid joint

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Saddle joint

Question 5

What type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

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Hyaline cartilage

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Elastic cartilage

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Articular cartilage

Question 6

Which ligament connects the patella to the tibia?

Accepted Answer

Patellar ligament

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Anterior cruciate ligament

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Posterior cruciate ligament

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Medial collateral ligament

Question 7

Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating bone growth and development?

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone

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Insulin

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Estrogen

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Thyroid hormone

Question 8

What is the primary structural protein found in bones?

Accepted Answer

Collagen

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Elastin

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Keratin

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Myosin

Question 9

Which of the following is a condition characterized by decreased bone mass and an increased risk of fractures?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis

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Osteomalacia

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Rickets

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Hyperparathyroidism

Question 10

Which of the following is **NOT** a primary function of bones?

Accepted Answer

Hormone production

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Support and protection

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Mineral storage

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Muscle attachment

Question 11

Which type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts

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Osteoblasts

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Osteocytes

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Osteoprogenitor cells

Question 12

Which type of joint is characterized by the presence of dense fibrous connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Suture

Answer

Cartilage

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Synovial

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Ball-and-socket

Question 13

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of movement?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket

Answer

Hinge

Answer

Condyloid

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Pivot

Question 14

What is the primary function of the articular cartilage in synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Reducing friction during movement

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Providing nourishment to bones

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Anchoring tendons and ligaments

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Producing synovial fluid

Question 15

Which of the following is a common type of bone fracture that occurs when the bone breaks into multiple fragments?

Accepted Answer

Comminuted

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Transverse

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Greenstick

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Spiral

Question 16

What is the process by which damaged or weakened bones naturally repair and remodel themselves called?

Accepted Answer

Remodelling

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Ossification

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Osteogenesis

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Calcification

Question 17

Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the body and maintaining bone health?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone

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Thyroid hormone

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

Question 18

Which bone cell type is primarily responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclast

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Osteoblast

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Osteocyte

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Osteoprogenitor

Question 19

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

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Saddle joint

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Gliding joint

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Hinge joint

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?

Accepted Answer

Intervertebral joint

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Temporomandibular joint

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Glenohumeral joint

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Sternoclavicular joint

Question 21

Which bone is considered the longest in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Answer

Humerus

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Tibia

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Fibula

Question 22

Which type of bone tissue is characterized by its high density and strength?

Accepted Answer

Compact bone

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Trabecular bone

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Spongy bone

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Cancellous bone

Question 23

Which type of fracture involves the bone breaking into multiple pieces?

Accepted Answer

Comminuted fracture

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Spiral fracture

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Greenstick fracture

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Transverse fracture