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BIOS 255 - EXAM 2 LATEST 2026/2027 | SKELETAL &
MUSCULAR SYSTEMS | 40 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: SKELETAL SYSTEM - Questions 1-20
Q1: Functions of the Skeletal System
The nursing student is reviewing the skeletal system. Which of the following is a function of the
skeletal system?
A. Support
B. Protection
C. Mineral storage
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The skeletal system provides support, protection, and mineral storage. It also allows for
movement and produces blood cells. All options are correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Bone Types - Long Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of a long bone?
A. Femur
B. Skull
C. Vertebra
D. Sternum
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The femur is a long bone. Option B is a flat bone. Option C is an irregular bone. Option D
is a flat bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Bone Types - Flat Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?
A. Femur
B. Skull
C. Vertebra
D. Tibia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The skull is a flat bone. Option A is a long bone. Option C is an irregular bone. Option D is
a long bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Bone Types - Irregular Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of an irregular
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bone?
A. Femur
B. Skull
C. Vertebra
D. Sternum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vertebra is an irregular bone. Option A is a long bone. Option B is a flat bone. Option
D is a flat bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Bone Types - Short Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of a short bone?
A. Femur
B. Skull
C. Carpal (wrist) bone
D. Sternum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The carpal bones are short bones. Option A is a long bone. Option B is a flat bone. Option
D is a flat bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Bone Types - Sesamoid Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid
bone?
A. Patella
B. Femur
C. Skull
D. Vertebra
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patella is a sesamoid bone. Option B is a long bone. Option C is a flat bone. Option D
is an irregular bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Axial Skeleton - Components
The nursing student is reviewing the axial skeleton. Which of the following is part of the axial
skeleton?
A. Skull
B. Vertebral column
C. Rib cage
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. All options are
correct. [100% CORRECT]
BIOS 255 - EXAM 2 LATEST 2026/2027 | SKELETAL &
MUSCULAR SYSTEMS | 40 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: SKELETAL SYSTEM - Questions 1-20
Q1: Functions of the Skeletal System
The nursing student is reviewing the skeletal system. Which of the following is a function of the
skeletal system?
A. Support
B. Protection
C. Mineral storage
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The skeletal system provides support, protection, and mineral storage. It also allows for
movement and produces blood cells. All options are correct. [100% CORRECT]
Q2: Bone Types - Long Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of a long bone?
A. Femur
B. Skull
C. Vertebra
D. Sternum
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The femur is a long bone. Option B is a flat bone. Option C is an irregular bone. Option D
is a flat bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: Bone Types - Flat Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?
A. Femur
B. Skull
C. Vertebra
D. Tibia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The skull is a flat bone. Option A is a long bone. Option C is an irregular bone. Option D is
a long bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q4: Bone Types - Irregular Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of an irregular
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bone?
A. Femur
B. Skull
C. Vertebra
D. Sternum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vertebra is an irregular bone. Option A is a long bone. Option B is a flat bone. Option
D is a flat bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: Bone Types - Short Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of a short bone?
A. Femur
B. Skull
C. Carpal (wrist) bone
D. Sternum
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The carpal bones are short bones. Option A is a long bone. Option B is a flat bone. Option
D is a flat bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: Bone Types - Sesamoid Bones
The nursing student is reviewing bone types. Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid
bone?
A. Patella
B. Femur
C. Skull
D. Vertebra
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patella is a sesamoid bone. Option B is a long bone. Option C is a flat bone. Option D
is an irregular bone. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: Axial Skeleton - Components
The nursing student is reviewing the axial skeleton. Which of the following is part of the axial
skeleton?
A. Skull
B. Vertebral column
C. Rib cage
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. All options are
correct. [100% CORRECT]
