Question 1

The site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column is the

Accepted Answer

A)  intervertebral disk. 
B)  vertebral foramen. 
C)  lamina. 
D)  intervertebral foramen. 
E)  spinous process. 
A)  intervertebral disk. 
B)  vertebral foramen. 
C)  lamina. 
D)  intervertebral foramen. 
E)  spinous process.

Question 2

The portion of coxal bone a person sits on is the

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A)  anterior superior iliac spine. 
B)  sacroiliac joint. 
C)  symphysis pubis. 
D)  iliac fossa. 
E)  ischial tuberosity. 
A)  anterior superior iliac spine. 
B)  sacroiliac joint. 
C)  symphysis pubis. 
D)  iliac fossa. 
E)  ischial tuberosity.

Question 3

The coccyx is also called the

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A)  collar bone. 
B)  elbow. 
C)  tail bone. 
D)  hip bone. 
E)  forehead. 
A)  collar bone. 
B)  elbow. 
C)  tail bone. 
D)  hip bone. 
E)  forehead.

Question 4

-What does structure "E" represent?

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A)  atlas 
B)  axis 
C)  body of vertebra 
D)  intervertebral disk 
E)  thoracic region or curve 
A)  atlas 
B)  axis 
C)  body of vertebra 
D)  intervertebral disk 
E)  thoracic region or curve

Question 5

The upper limb and its girdle are attached rather loosely to the rest of the body. This arrangement

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A)  results in a disjointed appearance. 
B)  limits fine coordination of the hands. 
C)  allows a wide range of movements. 
D)  restricts the amount of weight the upper limb can support. 
E)  results in a limited range of motion. 
A)  results in a disjointed appearance. 
B)  limits fine coordination of the hands. 
C)  allows a wide range of movements. 
D)  restricts the amount of weight the upper limb can support. 
E)  results in a limited range of motion.

Question 6

The dens or odontoid process is on the

Accepted Answer

A)  first cervical vertebra. 
B)  second cervical vertebra. 
C)  first thoracic vertebra. 
D)  second lumbar vertebra. 
E)  coccyx. 
A)  first cervical vertebra. 
B)  second cervical vertebra. 
C)  first thoracic vertebra. 
D)  second lumbar vertebra. 
E)  coccyx.

Question 7

Which skull canal transmits branches of the trigeminal nerve?

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A)  carotid canal 
B)  external auditory canal 
C)  jugular foramen 
D)  nasolacrimal canal 
E)  foramen ovale 
A)  carotid canal 
B)  external auditory canal 
C)  jugular foramen 
D)  nasolacrimal canal 
E)  foramen ovale

Question 8

The ligamentum nuchae

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A)  protects the brain. 
B)  is a part of the nose. 
C)  moves the eye. 
D)  supports the jaw. 
E)  helps keep the head erect. 
A)  protects the brain. 
B)  is a part of the nose. 
C)  moves the eye. 
D)  supports the jaw. 
E)  helps keep the head erect.

Question 9

-The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "A" represent?

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A)  radius 
B)  carpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  metacarpals 
E)  ulna 
A)  radius 
B)  carpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  metacarpals 
E)  ulna

Question 10

-The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  radius 
B)  carpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  metacarpals 
E)  ulna 
A)  radius 
B)  carpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  metacarpals 
E)  ulna

Question 11

The first cervical vertebrae is the

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital. 
B)  axis. 
C)  clavicle. 
D)  atlas. 
E)  mastoid. 
A)  occipital. 
B)  axis. 
C)  clavicle. 
D)  atlas. 
E)  mastoid.

Question 12

Which of the following bones is a facial bone?

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A)  maxilla 
B)  incus 
C)  hyoid 
D)  ethmoid 
E)  sphenoid 
A)  maxilla 
B)  incus 
C)  hyoid 
D)  ethmoid 
E)  sphenoid

Question 13

The _____ region of the vertebral column is located in the neck.

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A)  sacral 
B)  cervical 
C)  lumbar 
D)  thoracic 
E)  coccygeal 
A)  sacral 
B)  cervical 
C)  lumbar 
D)  thoracic 
E)  coccygeal

Question 14

Which of the following parts of a rib articulates with the body of a vertebra?

Accepted Answer

A)  head 
B)  neck 
C)  body 
D)  groove 
E)  sternal end 
A)  head 
B)  neck 
C)  body 
D)  groove 
E)  sternal end

Question 15

The foot contains

Accepted Answer

A)  carpals. 
B)  a patella. 
C)  metacarpals. 
D)  metatarsals. 
E)  the lateral malleolus. 
A)  carpals. 
B)  a patella. 
C)  metacarpals. 
D)  metatarsals. 
E)  the lateral malleolus.

Question 16

The junction of two pubic bones is the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior superior iliac spine. 
B)  sacroiliac joint. 
C)  symphysis pubis. 
D)  iliac fossa. 
E)  ischial tuberosity. 
A)  anterior superior iliac spine. 
B)  sacroiliac joint. 
C)  symphysis pubis. 
D)  iliac fossa. 
E)  ischial tuberosity.

Question 17

Which bone is involved in a cleft palate?

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Question 18

-The figure illustrates a medial view of bones of the right foot. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcaneus 
B)  fibula 
C)  metatarsals 
D)  tibia 
E)  talus 
A)  calcaneus 
B)  fibula 
C)  metatarsals 
D)  tibia 
E)  talus

Question 19

The foramen magnum is a large opening in the base of the skull for the

Accepted Answer

A)  optic nerve. 
B)  carotid arteries. 
C)  internal jugular veins. 
D)  facial and vestibulocochlear nerves. 
E)  spinal cord. 
A)  optic nerve. 
B)  carotid arteries. 
C)  internal jugular veins. 
D)  facial and vestibulocochlear nerves. 
E)  spinal cord.

Question 20

Failure of the palatine processes of the maxilla to fuse properly during development results in a

Accepted Answer

A)  cleft lip. 
B)  cleft chin. 
C)  cleft palate. 
D)  deviated septum. 
E)  clogged sinus. 
A)  cleft lip. 
B)  cleft chin. 
C)  cleft palate. 
D)  deviated septum. 
E)  clogged sinus.

Exam 7: Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

The site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column is the

The portion of coxal bone a person sits on is the

The coccyx is also called the

-What does structure "E" represent?

The upper limb and its girdle are attached rather loosely to the rest of the body. This arrangement

The dens or odontoid process is on the

Which skull canal transmits branches of the trigeminal nerve?

The ligamentum nuchae

-The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "A" represent?

-The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "D" represent?

The first cervical vertebrae is the

Which of the following bones is a facial bone?

The _____ region of the vertebral column is located in the neck.

Which of the following parts of a rib articulates with the body of a vertebra?

The foot contains

The junction of two pubic bones is the

Which bone is involved in a cleft palate?

-The figure illustrates a medial view of bones of the right foot. What does "E" represent?

The foramen magnum is a large opening in the base of the skull for the

Failure of the palatine processes of the maxilla to fuse properly during development results in a

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