Question 1

Briefly describe the location of all four sutures by identifying the bones that they connect.

Accepted Answer

The coronal suture unites the frontal bone and both parietal bones. The sagittal suture unites the two parietal bones on the superior midline of the skull. The lambdoid suture unites the two parietal bones with the occipital bone. The squamous suture unites the parietal and temporal bones on the lateral aspects of the skull.

Question 2

Which of these statements about the true ribs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are 7 pairs of true ribs. 
B)  Some of the true ribs are also called floating ribs. 
C)  The posterior end of true ribs articulates with thoracic vertebrae. 
D)  Each true rib is greater in length than the one just superior to it. 
E)  The anterior end of true ribs have costal cartilages that attach directly to the sternum. 
A)  There are 7 pairs of true ribs. 
B)  Some of the true ribs are also called floating ribs. 
C)  The posterior end of true ribs articulates with thoracic vertebrae. 
D)  Each true rib is greater in length than the one just superior to it. 
E)  The anterior end of true ribs have costal cartilages that attach directly to the sternum. B

Question 3

The nasal septum is ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  formed by a portion of the sphenoid bone, the vomer, and hyaline cartilage 
B)  formed by the vomer bone and the maxillae with septal cartilage 
C)  a series of scroll-shaped projections made up by the ethmoid bone and the inferior nasal concha 
D)  a horizonal partition in the nasal cavity 
E)  formed by the vomer bone, the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone, and septal cartilage 
A)  formed by a portion of the sphenoid bone, the vomer, and hyaline cartilage 
B)  formed by the vomer bone and the maxillae with septal cartilage 
C)  a series of scroll-shaped projections made up by the ethmoid bone and the inferior nasal concha 
D)  a horizonal partition in the nasal cavity 
E)  formed by the vomer bone, the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone, and septal cartilage E

Question 4

The superior orbital fissure is a landmark formed by this bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal 
B)  sphenoid 
C)  temporal 
D)  mandible 
E)  ethmoid 
A)  parietal 
B)  sphenoid 
C)  temporal 
D)  mandible 
E)  ethmoid

Question 5

When Joe was found dead, an autopsy revealed that his hyoid bone was fractured. What was the most likely cause of death?

Accepted Answer

A)  natural causes 
B)  cardiac arrest 
C)  gun shot 
D)  strangulation 
E)  choking 
A)  natural causes 
B)  cardiac arrest 
C)  gun shot 
D)  strangulation 
E)  choking

Question 6

The foramen lacerum is found between the ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal and temporal bones 
B)  maxilla and mandible 
C)  temporal and occipital bones 
D)  sphenoid and ethmoid bones 
E)  sphenoid and temporal bones 
A)  parietal and temporal bones 
B)  maxilla and mandible 
C)  temporal and occipital bones 
D)  sphenoid and ethmoid bones 
E)  sphenoid and temporal bones

Question 7

In the diagram, where is the foramen rotundum?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  E 
E)  F 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  E 
E)  F

Question 8

The function of vertebral processes is ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  to serve as attachment sites for muscles 
B)  calcium storage 
C)  to support the body of the vertebrae 
D)  to hold the hyoid in place 
E)  to allow passage of the spinal cord 
A)  to serve as attachment sites for muscles 
B)  calcium storage 
C)  to support the body of the vertebrae 
D)  to hold the hyoid in place 
E)  to allow passage of the spinal cord

Question 9

Most often, a "broken nose" is damage to the ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  vomer bone 
B)  septal cartilage 
C)  nasal bone 
D)  lacrimal bone 
E)  the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone 
A)  vomer bone 
B)  septal cartilage 
C)  nasal bone 
D)  lacrimal bone 
E)  the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone

Question 10

Where is the superior vertebral notch?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  F 
D)  G 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  F 
D)  G 
E)  E

Question 11

In the diagram, where is the pedicle of the vertebral arch?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  F 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  D 
E)  F

Question 12

In the diagram, which part is most often broken during CPR?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  D 
D)  F 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  D 
D)  F 
E)  E

Question 13

Where is the inferior demifacet?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  F 
D)  G 
E)  E 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  F 
D)  G 
E)  E

Question 14

The external auditory meatus is a landmark found on this bone:

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal 
B)  maxilla 
C)  temporal 
D)  mandible 
E)  ethmoid 
A)  parietal 
B)  maxilla 
C)  temporal 
D)  mandible 
E)  ethmoid

Question 15

What is the junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum called?

Accepted Answer

A)  suprasternal notch 
B)  xiphoid process 
C)  sternal angle 
D)  sternoclavicular joint 
E)  manubrium joint 
A)  suprasternal notch 
B)  xiphoid process 
C)  sternal angle 
D)  sternoclavicular joint 
E)  manubrium joint

Question 16

In the diagram, where is the external occipital protuberance?

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  G 
E)  H 
A)  A 
B)  B 
C)  C 
D)  G 
E)  H

Question 17

Which sex exhibits an anteriorly oriented coccyx?

Accepted Answer

A)  females 
B)  males 
C)  both sexes 
D)  The coccyx does not point anteriorly in either sex 
A)  females 
B)  males 
C)  both sexes 
D)  The coccyx does not point anteriorly in either sex

Question 18

Which of these bones form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  temporal 
C)  parietal 
D)  occipital 
E)  nasal 
A)  frontal 
B)  temporal 
C)  parietal 
D)  occipital 
E)  nasal

Question 19

In the diagram, where is the vomer?

Accepted Answer

A)  D 
B)  E 
C)  F 
D)  I 
E)  J 
A)  D 
B)  E 
C)  F 
D)  I 
E)  J

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true of surface markings on bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some allow the passage of nerves and blood vessels through the bone. 
B)  Some serve as attachments for muscles. 
C)  They provide movement within the bone. 
D)  They help form joints. 
E)  Two of the types of surface markings are depressions or projections. 
A)  Some allow the passage of nerves and blood vessels through the bone. 
B)  Some serve as attachments for muscles. 
C)  They provide movement within the bone. 
D)  They help form joints. 
E)  Two of the types of surface markings are depressions or projections.

Exam 7: The Axial Skeleton

Briefly describe the location of all four sutures by identifying the bones that they connect.

Which of these statements about the true ribs is FALSE?

The nasal septum is ___.

The superior orbital fissure is a landmark formed by this bone.

When Joe was found dead, an autopsy revealed that his hyoid bone was fractured. What was the most likely cause of death?

The foramen lacerum is found between the ___.

In the diagram, where is the foramen rotundum?

The function of vertebral processes is ___.

Most often, a "broken nose" is damage to the ___.

Where is the superior vertebral notch?

In the diagram, where is the pedicle of the vertebral arch?

In the diagram, which part is most often broken during CPR?

Where is the inferior demifacet?

The external auditory meatus is a landmark found on this bone:

What is the junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum called?

In the diagram, where is the external occipital protuberance?

Which sex exhibits an anteriorly oriented coccyx?

Which of these bones form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor?

In the diagram, where is the vomer?

Which of the following is NOT true of surface markings on bone?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Introduction to the Skeletal System

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Introduction to the Nervous System

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

Sensory, Motor, and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems and Development

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