MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.26. Which of the following is a characteristic of bone when viewed under a microscope?
A Compact surface
B Cell-like openings
C Extreme graininess
D All of the above
Answer: A p. 52 – 53
27. Which of the following can be used to distinguish human from nonhuman bone?
A Histological structures
B Maturity differences
C Architectural differences
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 53
28. Which of the following can be used to distinguish human from nonhuman bone?
A Haversian systems
B Plexiform bone
C Size of Haversian systems and canals
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 54
29. Which of the following is a maturity difference between subadult human long bones and those of nonhumans?
A Unfused epiphyses
B Greater curvature of the diaphyses
C Smooth articular surfaces
D All of the above
Answer: A p. 54 – 55
30. The adult human skeleton can be distinguished from nonhuman skeletons by which of the following bones?
A Skull
B Pelvis
C Long limb bones
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 56 – 65
31. The sacrum of adult humans is different from nonhumans by:
A Fused vertebrae
B Triangular shape
C Area for articulation with the ilia
D All of the above
Answer: B p. 59 – 60
32. The thoracic vertebra of nonhumans can be distinguished from humans by the:
A Presence of facets for the ribs
B Single curve from neck to back
C The long spinous processes
D All of the above
Answer: C p. 59 – 60
33. The scapula of nonhumans can be distinguished from humans by the:
A Presence of a glenoid fossa
B Overall outline
C Presence of a spine
D All of the above
Answer: B p. 59 – 61
34. The humerus of nonhumans can be distinguished from humans by the configuration of the:
A Greater tubercle
B Head
C Trochlea
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 60 – 62
35. The metapoidials of nonhumans can be distinguished from humans by the shape of the:
A Proximal articular surface
B Shaft
C Distal articular surface
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 62 – 63
36. The sacrum of nonhumans can be distinguished from humans by:
A Overall shape
B Number of vertebrae
C Length and width
D All of the above
Answer: A p. 60
37. The os coxa of nonhumans can be distinguished from humans by the:
A Narrow ilium
B Elongate shape
C Wide pubis
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 63
38. The pelvis of humans can be distinguished from those of nonhumans by the:
A Presence of an ilium
B Short, wide shape
C Presence of a sacrum
D All of the above
Answer: B p. 64
39. The femur of nonhumans can be distinguished from humans by the shape of the:
A Greater trochanter
B Head
C Distal articular surface
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 63 & 65
40. The tibia of nonhumans can be distinguished from humans by the:
A Presence of a proximal articular surface
B Length of the shaft
C Configuration of the distal articular surface
D All of the above
Answer: C p. 63 & 65
41. Humans hands and feet are similar to bear paws in the:
A Shape of the metacarpals/metatarsals
B Shape of the phalanges
C Number of phalanages
D All of the above
Answer: C p. 66
42. Which of the following indicates that a bone is noncontemporary?
A Yellowish-white color
B Grainy, pitted texture
C Greasy feel
D Heavy weight
Answer: B p. 67 – 68
43. Which of the following indicates that a bone is contemporary?
A Yellowish-white color
B Grainy, pitted texture
C Dry feel
D All of the above
Answer: A p. 67 – 68
44. Which of the following indicates that a skeleton is noncontemporary?
A Brown colored bone
B Grainy, pitted texture
C Incisors filed to a point
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 67 – 70
45. Which of the following indicates that a skeleton is contemporary?
A Brown color
B Grainy, pitted texture
C Smooth bone surfaces
D Flexed burial position
Answer: C p. 67 – 70
Problem: A skeleton is discovered in a grave south of Albuquerque in a fully extended position. The bone is dark in color, feels heavy, dry to the touch, solid, and the surface texture is smooth. The teeth have gold fillings and there is a bridge between the first molar and the first premolar. Evidence of modern clothing is found buried with the remains along with a shotgun shell and a pocketknife. Pieces of broken pot considered to be 1,000 years old and stone tools are found scattered about 10 feet northwest of the grave.
46. This skeleton could be prehistoric based on:
A Color
B Weight
C Solidity
D Surface texture
Answer: A p. 67 – 68
47. This skeleton could be modern based on:
A Weight
B Solidity
C Surface texture
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 67 – 68
48. This burial could be prehistoric based on:
A Pieces of pottery and stone tools
B Modern clothing
C Shotgun shell
D Pocketknife
Answer: A p. 71
49. The presence of the bridge and gold fillings indicates that this burial:
A Is unequivocally modern
B Could be modern
C Could be either modern or prehistoric
D Is unequivocally prehistoric
Answer: A p. 70
50. This burial is modern based on:
A The majority of the cultural artifacts
B The majority of the characteristics of the bone
C The cultural modifications to the teeth
D All of the above
Answer: D p. 67 – 73
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