Exam 7: Bones, Part 1: the Axial Skeleton

The glabella is a region of the occipital bone.

The external and internal acoustic meatuses are in the ________ and ________ regions of the temporal bone, respectively.

The collagen-rich ________ limits expansion of the nucleus pulposus when the spine is compressed.

Which of these bones has both the cribriform plate and the crista galli?

The difference between cranium and skull is that

Which of the facial bones listed below is unpaired?

The cervical and thoracic curves are primary curves.

The largest fontanelle, forming the largest soft spot on a baby's head, is the

What are the three regions of the sternum, listed from most superior to most inferior?

The sella turcica is a bony landmark of which bone listed below?

Which of these bones together with the maxilla, functions in chewing?

Which of the bones listed below is not a facial bone?

The primary bone underlying the cheek is the

The ribs that are attached posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae but are not attached anteriorly are known as

Swayback, which sometimes occurs in obese individuals, is also called

Which of the bones listed below is not part of the calvaria?

The costal margin is formed by what structures? Be specific!

If a vertebra has a spinous process that is rather slender and points inferiorly, it is most likely what type of vertebra?

Surgery to remove part of the cranium is referred to as ________.

Which of these bones has a mastoid process and a styloid process?