Question 1

If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?

Accepted Answer

The hyoid acts as an attachment point fo...

Question 2

Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
-No canals or foramen present.

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  D
C)  B
D)  C
E)  EF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

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These processes (superior and inferior)a...

Question 4

Match the following:
-These bones have articular facets for the ribs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lumbar vertebrae
B)  Axis
C)  Atlas
D)  Coccyx
E)  Thoracic vertebraeF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   the cervical region
B)   the lumbar region
C)   the sacrum
D)   the sacral promontoryE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Of the list below select the one that gives the least explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.

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A)   The relatively open glenoid cavity of the glenohumeral joint.
B)   The scapula does not articulate to the axial skeleton directly.
C)   The subscapular notch is a passage way for nerves.
D)   The clavicle articulates to the axial skeleton at only the sternal end.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the ________.

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The answer of The lateral condyle of the femur articulates...

Question 8

Match the following:
-Occipitomastoid suture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Connects temporal and parietal bones.
B)  Connects right and left parietal bones.
C)  Connects occipital and parietal bones.
D)  Connects parietal and frontal bones.
E)  Connects occipital and temporal bones.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The pituitary gland is housed in a saddle-like depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   scoliosis
B)   kyphosis
C)   hunchback
D)   lordosisE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

During concussion (a type of traumatic brain injury) the brain will move within the cranial cavity.Damage is caused to the brain as it crashes into parts of the bony cavity walls.Ironically one of the bone markings that can cause serious damage to the brain is the ________.This is ironic because one of the functions of this bone marking is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   perpendicular plate; separate the left and right halves of the nasal cavity
B)   pterygoid processes; anchor important chewing muscles
C)   styloid process; attach to and support the hyoid bone
D)   crista galli; attach to the dura matter holding the brain in placeE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?

Accepted Answer

A)   the paranasal sinuses
B)   the bones comprising the orbits
C)   the cranial bones
D)   hyoid boneE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
-Anchor the pterygoid muscles.

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  E
C)  D
D)  A
E)  CF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
-Passageway for optic nerve.

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  E
C)  D
D)  A
E)  CF) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   applying greater pressure to the intervertebral disks preventing them from slipping
B)   providing space for soft organs in the various body cavities
C)   giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock
D)   limiting the flexibility of the spine and preventing hyperextensionE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the ________ has the most flexibility

Accepted Answer

A)   lumbar spine
B)   thoracic spine
C)   cervical spine
D)   sacral spineE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

Accepted Answer

A)   kyphosis
B)   scoliosis
C)   swayback
D)   lordosisE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

The axial skeleton includes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the skull, the scapula and the vertebral column
B)   the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
C)   arms, legs, hands, and feet
D)   the skull, vertebral column, and pelvisE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Match the following:
-Coronal suture.

Accepted Answer

A)  Connects temporal and parietal bones.
B)  Connects right and left parietal bones.
C)  Connects occipital and parietal bones.
D)  Connects parietal and frontal bones.
E)  Connects occipital and temporal bones.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

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Intervertebral discs are composed of an ...

Exam 7: The Skeleton

Of the list below select the one that gives the least explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.

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When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the ________ has the most flexibility

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Match the following: -Occipitomastoid suture.

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Match the following: -Coronal suture.

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Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

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The axial skeleton includes ________.

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The pituitary gland is housed in a saddle-like depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

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Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Anchor the pterygoid muscles.

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Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

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Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Passageway for optic nerve.

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Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

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If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?

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Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

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Match the following: -These bones have articular facets for the ribs.

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The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the ________.

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -No canals or foramen present.

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Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?

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Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

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What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

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Of the list below select the one that gives the least explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.

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When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the ________ has the most flexibility

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Match the following: -Occipitomastoid suture.

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Match the following: -Coronal suture.

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Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

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The axial skeleton includes ________.

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The pituitary gland is housed in a saddle-like depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

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Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Anchor the pterygoid muscles.

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Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

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Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Passageway for optic nerve.

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Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

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If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?

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Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

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Match the following: -These bones have articular facets for the ribs.

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The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the ________.

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -No canals or foramen present.

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Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?

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Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

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