Exam 7: Skeletal System

Match each structure with its definition. a.xiphoid process f.atlas b.styloid process g.axis c.hyoid bone h.fontanel d.nucleus pulposus i.sutures e.annulus fibrosis -The first cervical vertebra

Match each structure with its definition. a.xiphoid process f.atlas b.styloid process g.axis c.hyoid bone h.fontanel d.nucleus pulposus i.sutures e.annulus fibrosis -Portion of the intervertebral disk consisting of a ring of tough fibrocartilage

Match each bone with its definition or location. a.humerus i.fibula b.radius j.malleolus c.ulna k.os coxae d.patella l.mandible e.sternum m.phalanges f.clavicle n.metacarpal bones g.femur o.scapula h.tibia -Long bone of the upper arm

Match each structure with its definition. a.xiphoid process f.atlas b.styloid process g.axis c.hyoid bone h.fontanel d.nucleus pulposus i.sutures e.annulus fibrosis -Portion of the temporal bone that serves as an attachment point for several neck muscles

Match each bone with its definition or location. a.humerus i.fibula b.radius j.malleolus c.ulna k.os coxae d.patella l.mandible e.sternum m.phalanges f.clavicle n.metacarpal bones g.femur o.scapula h.tibia -Bones that form the fingers

What is the purpose of the intervertebral disks?

Match each term to its definition. a.condyle h.sulcus b.facet i.foramen c.process j.meatus d.trochanter k.sinus e.tubercle l.head f.tuberosity m.crest g.fossa n.epicondyle -A large process; found only in the femur

Match each bone with its definition or location. a.humerus i.fibula b.radius j.malleolus c.ulna k.os coxae d.patella l.mandible e.sternum m.phalanges f.clavicle n.metacarpal bones g.femur o.scapula h.tibia -Long bone of the lower leg that articulates with the pelvis to form the hip

The large opening in the base of the skull, through which the spinal cord passes, is called the ____________________.

The two bones that join together to form the top and sides of the cranial cavity are the

Match each structure with its definition. a.xiphoid process f.atlas b.styloid process g.axis c.hyoid bone h.fontanel d.nucleus pulposus i.sutures e.annulus fibrosis -U-shaped bone between the chin and the larynx

Match each bone with its definition or location. a.humerus i.fibula b.radius j.malleolus c.ulna k.os coxae d.patella l.mandible e.sternum m.phalanges f.clavicle n.metacarpal bones g.femur o.scapula h.tibia -Bone of the lower arm located on the same side as the thumb

The adult human skeleton typically contains how many bones?

Of the two bones of the lower leg, the ____________________ is the only one that bears weight.

Match each term to its definition. a.condyle h.sulcus b.facet i.foramen c.process j.meatus d.trochanter k.sinus e.tubercle l.head f.tuberosity m.crest g.fossa n.epicondyle -A flat surface

The only point where the arm and the scapula attach to the rest of the skeleton is at the

Which ribs attach to the sternum?

Match each term to its definition. a.condyle h.sulcus b.facet i.foramen c.process j.meatus d.trochanter k.sinus e.tubercle l.head f.tuberosity m.crest g.fossa n.epicondyle -A small, rounded process

Match each term to its definition. a.condyle h.sulcus b.facet i.foramen c.process j.meatus d.trochanter k.sinus e.tubercle l.head f.tuberosity m.crest g.fossa n.epicondyle -A projection or raised area

The wrist consists of