Question 1

Which of the following bones contributes to the zygomatic arch (cheekbone)?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal 
B)  ethmoid 
C)  lacrimal 
D)  sphenoid 
E)  nasal 
A)  temporal 
B)  ethmoid 
C)  lacrimal 
D)  sphenoid 
E)  nasal

Question 2

Where is the sternal angle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

In the diagram, where is the mastoid process?

Accepted Answer

A)  J 
B)  K 
C)  G 
D)  H 
E)  I 
A)  J 
B)  K 
C)  G 
D)  H 
E)  I

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  All cervical vertebrae have transverse foramina. 
B)  All thoracic vertebrae articulate with ribs. 
C)  All cervical vertebrae have bifid spinous processes. 
D)  Lumbar vertebrae are robust, and reflect their weight bearing role. 
E)  The first cervical vertebra is called the atlas. 
A)  All cervical vertebrae have transverse foramina. 
B)  All thoracic vertebrae articulate with ribs. 
C)  All cervical vertebrae have bifid spinous processes. 
D)  Lumbar vertebrae are robust, and reflect their weight bearing role. 
E)  The first cervical vertebra is called the atlas.

Question 5

Which of the cervical vertebrae differs from the others because of its large spinous process that is used as a surface landmark on the spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  C1, the atlas 
B)  C2, the axis 
C)  C5 
D)  C7, the vertebra prominems 
E)  None of the cervical vertebrae has a larger spinous process than the others 
A)  C1, the atlas 
B)  C2, the axis 
C)  C5 
D)  C7, the vertebra prominems 
E)  None of the cervical vertebrae has a larger spinous process than the others

Question 6

The coronal suture is found between the ___.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus?

Accepted Answer

A)  to compress the vertebral bones 
B)  to absorb vertical shock 
C)  calcium storage 
D)  spinal fluid reservoir 
E)  muscle attachment 
A)  to compress the vertebral bones 
B)  to absorb vertical shock 
C)  calcium storage 
D)  spinal fluid reservoir 
E)  muscle attachment

Question 8

Which of the following bones is not visible from the anterior view of the skull?

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal 
B)  frontal 
C)  mandible 
D)  occipital 
E)  maxilla 
A)  parietal 
B)  frontal 
C)  mandible 
D)  occipital 
E)  maxilla

Question 9

In the diagram, which bone articulates with every other bone of the face except the mandible?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which is a FALSE statement regarding the skull bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  They include bony cavities lined with mucous membranes. 
B)  The only moveable bone in the face is the mandible. 
C)  The skull contains foraminas but no fissures. 
D)  The facial bones provide support for the entrances into the digestive and respiratory systems. 
E)  Skull bones protect the central nervous system. 
A)  They include bony cavities lined with mucous membranes. 
B)  The only moveable bone in the face is the mandible. 
C)  The skull contains foraminas but no fissures. 
D)  The facial bones provide support for the entrances into the digestive and respiratory systems. 
E)  Skull bones protect the central nervous system.

Question 11

In the diagram, where is the foramen ovale?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

These projections on either side of the foramen magnum articulate with depressions on the first cervical vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  mastoid processes 
B)  temporomandibular joint 
C)  foramen magnum 
D)  occipital condyles 
E)  sella turcica 
A)  mastoid processes 
B)  temporomandibular joint 
C)  foramen magnum 
D)  occipital condyles 
E)  sella turcica

Question 13

The vertebral column has four slight bends or normal curves, and the ___ regions curve to the posterior when viewed from the side.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

In the diagram, where is the ethmoid bone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

In the diagram, where is the frontal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  J 
B)  K 
C)  D 
D)  H 
E)  I 
A)  J 
B)  K 
C)  D 
D)  H 
E)  I

Question 16

Which of the following is not a facial bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  parietal 
B)  nasal 
C)  maxilla 
D)  zygomatic 
E)  palatine 
A)  parietal 
B)  nasal 
C)  maxilla 
D)  zygomatic 
E)  palatine

Question 17

The internal 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 18

Where is the pedicle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

In the diagram, this region of the bone is covered by membranes that contain the receptors for the sense of smell.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

In the diagram, where are the crista galli?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: The Axial Skeleton

Which of the following bones contributes to the zygomatic arch (cheekbone)?

Where is the sternal angle?

In the diagram, where is the mastoid process?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the cervical vertebrae differs from the others because of its large spinous process that is used as a surface landmark on the spine?

The coronal suture is found between the ___.

What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus?

Which of the following bones is not visible from the anterior view of the skull?

In the diagram, which bone articulates with every other bone of the face except the mandible?

Which is a FALSE statement regarding the skull bones?

In the diagram, where is the foramen ovale?

These projections on either side of the foramen magnum articulate with depressions on the first cervical vertebrae.

The vertebral column has four slight bends or normal curves, and the ___ regions curve to the posterior when viewed from the side.

In the diagram, where is the ethmoid bone?

In the diagram, where is the frontal bone?

Which of the following is not a facial bone?

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

Where is the pedicle?

In the diagram, this region of the bone is covered by membranes that contain the receptors for the sense of smell.

In the diagram, where are the crista galli?

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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