Question 1

Which of the following is true about paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A) Paranasal sinuses enhance the resonance of the voice and lighten the skull. 
B) Paranasal sinuses are found in maxillary,ethmoid,and lacrimal bones. 
C) Paranasal sinuses open into the oral cavity. 
D) Paranasal sinuses contain passages acting as one- way valves. 
A) Paranasal sinuses enhance the resonance of the voice and lighten the skull. 
B) Paranasal sinuses are found in maxillary,ethmoid,and lacrimal bones. 
C) Paranasal sinuses open into the oral cavity. 
D) Paranasal sinuses contain passages acting as one- way valves. A

Question 2

Describe the differences between the bones of the lower and upper limb and briefly state why these differences exist.

Accepted Answer

The lower limbs carry the weight of the body and are subjected to exceptional forces.These bones are thicker and stronger.The upper limb bones are adapted for flexibility and mobility and are therefore smaller and lighter.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) lordosis 
B) kyphosis 
C) scoliosis 
D) swayback 
A) lordosis 
B) kyphosis 
C) scoliosis 
D) swayback C

Question 4

Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

Accepted Answer

A) calcaneus 
B) medial cuneiform 
C) lateral cuneiform 
D) cuboid 
A) calcaneus 
B) medial cuneiform 
C) lateral cuneiform 
D) cuboid

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the purpose of the vertebral curvatures?

Accepted Answer

Their purpose is to increase t

Question 7

The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones?

Accepted Answer

A) femur- fibula 
B) humerus- ulna 
C) humerus- radius 
D) femur- tibia 
A) femur- fibula 
B) humerus- ulna 
C) humerus- radius 
D) femur- tibia

Question 8

Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

Accepted Answer

This area is called the surgic

Question 9

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

Accepted Answer

It positions the weight of the

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

These processes superior and inferior)al

Question 11

Along with support,the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to .

Accepted Answer

A) hold the spine erect 
B) hold the discs in place 
C) prevent hyperextension of the spine 
D) protect the spinal cord 
A) hold the spine erect 
B) hold the discs in place 
C) prevent hyperextension of the spine 
D) protect the spinal cord

Question 12

The heel bone is called the _ _.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The heel bone is called the _...

Question 13

The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the .

Accepted Answer

A) lambdoid 
B) squamosal 
C) sagittal 
D) coronal 
A) lambdoid 
B) squamosal 
C) sagittal 
D) coronal

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) the sacrum 
B) the sacral promontory 
C) the lumbar region 
D) the cervical region 
A) the sacrum 
B) the sacral promontory 
C) the lumbar region 
D) the cervical region

Question 15

What makes up the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) shoulder and pelvic girdles 
B) arms,legs,hands,and feet 
C) the skull,vertebral column,and rib cage 
D) the skull,vertebral column,and pelvis 
A) shoulder and pelvic girdles 
B) arms,legs,hands,and feet 
C) the skull,vertebral column,and rib cage 
D) the skull,vertebral column,and pelvis

Question 16

The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina....

Question 18

The is a spinous process that is visible through the skin and can be used as a landmark for counting the vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The is a spinous process that is...

Question 19

The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the .

Accepted Answer

A) crista galli 
B) superior nasal concha 
C) inferior nasal concha 
D) cribriform plate 
A) crista galli 
B) superior nasal concha 
C) inferior nasal concha 
D) cribriform plate

Question 20

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone,whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and .

Accepted Answer

A) ethmoid 
B) maxilla 
C) zygomatic 
D) lacrimal 
A) ethmoid 
B) maxilla 
C) zygomatic 
D) lacrimal

Exam 7: The Skeleton

Which of the following is true about paranasal sinuses?

Describe the differences between the bones of the lower and upper limb and briefly state why these differences exist.

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

Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

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

What is the purpose of the vertebral curvatures?

The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones?

Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

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

Along with support,the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to .

The heel bone is called the _ _.

The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the .

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

What makes up the axial skeleton?

The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the .

Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina.

The is a spinous process that is visible through the skin and can be used as a landmark for counting the vertebrae.

The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the .

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone,whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and .

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