ASM 275 EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Diaphysis. Answer: In long bone growth, primary center of
ossification. The main portion of each long bone.
◉ Osteon. Answer: Within the cortical bone, this is composed of
primary blood vessels that bring oxygen to cells.
◉ Bone Histology. Answer: Cellular structure of bones
◉ Plexiform. Answer: Combines with osteon in animals. Looks like a
series of stacked bricks.
◉ Hydroxyapatite. Answer: A mineral component in the bone molecular
composition, provides rigidity to bone.
◉ Collagen. Answer: A protein component in the bone molecular
composition, provides flexibility to bone.
◉ Appendicular skeleton. Answer: Legs and arms - composed of:
Humerus, radius, ulna
Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
, Femur, tibia, fibula, patella
Tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
◉ Axial Skeleton. Answer: The axis of the body, or the trunk -
composed of:
Vertebrae, ribs, clavicle
Sternum, scapula, pelvis
◉ Osteology. Answer: Basis of all forensic anthropology
Intimate knowledge of human skeletal anatomy, growth, function and
structure, including dentition.
◉ Distal. Answer: Away from the main mass of the body, or away from
the trunk
◉ Proximal. Answer: Toward the main mass of the body, or toward the
trunk
◉ Lateral. Answer: Toward the side of the body
◉ Medial. Answer: Toward the midline of the body
◉ Posterior. Answer: Dorsal - toward the back
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Diaphysis. Answer: In long bone growth, primary center of
ossification. The main portion of each long bone.
◉ Osteon. Answer: Within the cortical bone, this is composed of
primary blood vessels that bring oxygen to cells.
◉ Bone Histology. Answer: Cellular structure of bones
◉ Plexiform. Answer: Combines with osteon in animals. Looks like a
series of stacked bricks.
◉ Hydroxyapatite. Answer: A mineral component in the bone molecular
composition, provides rigidity to bone.
◉ Collagen. Answer: A protein component in the bone molecular
composition, provides flexibility to bone.
◉ Appendicular skeleton. Answer: Legs and arms - composed of:
Humerus, radius, ulna
Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
, Femur, tibia, fibula, patella
Tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
◉ Axial Skeleton. Answer: The axis of the body, or the trunk -
composed of:
Vertebrae, ribs, clavicle
Sternum, scapula, pelvis
◉ Osteology. Answer: Basis of all forensic anthropology
Intimate knowledge of human skeletal anatomy, growth, function and
structure, including dentition.
◉ Distal. Answer: Away from the main mass of the body, or away from
the trunk
◉ Proximal. Answer: Toward the main mass of the body, or toward the
trunk
◉ Lateral. Answer: Toward the side of the body
◉ Medial. Answer: Toward the midline of the body
◉ Posterior. Answer: Dorsal - toward the back