Question 1

The posterior part of the vertebral arch 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 figure illustrates a medial view of bones of the right foot. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcaneus 
B)  Fibula 
C)  Metatarsals 
D)  Tibia 
E)  Talus 
A)  Calcaneus 
B)  Fibula 
C)  Metatarsals 
D)  Tibia 
E)  Talus

Question 3

The anterior end of the iliac crest 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 4

A person who gets hit on the back of the head might suffer injury to which of these bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal 
B)  Occipital 
C)  Sphenoid 
D)  Zygomatic 
E)  Nasal 
A)  Temporal 
B)  Occipital 
C)  Sphenoid 
D)  Zygomatic 
E)  Nasal

Question 5

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 6

Alan suffers a concussion. Which bone has possibly been traumatized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporal bone 
B)  Phalanges 
C)  Patella 
D)  Sternum 
E)  Talus 
A)  Temporal bone 
B)  Phalanges 
C)  Patella 
D)  Sternum 
E)  Talus

Question 7

Which of the following paranasal sinuses would most likely result in discomfort around the eyes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethmoidal 
B)  Sphenoidal 
C)  Frontal 
D)  Maxillary 
A)  Ethmoidal 
B)  Sphenoidal 
C)  Frontal 
D)  Maxillary

Question 8

-The figure illustrates bones of the right lower limb. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Femur 
B)  Fibula 
C)  Tarsals 
D)  Tibia 
E)  Patella 
A)  Femur 
B)  Fibula 
C)  Tarsals 
D)  Tibia 
E)  Patella

Question 9

The olecranon process of the ulna is commonly known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  collar bone 
B)  elbow 
C)  tail bone 
D)  hipbone 
E)  forehead 
A)  collar bone 
B)  elbow 
C)  tail bone 
D)  hipbone 
E)  forehead

Question 10

The glenoid cavity is where the

Accepted Answer

A)  clavicle articulates with the scapula. 
B)  clavicle articulates with the sternum. 
C)  humerus articulates with the clavicle. 
D)  humerus articulates with the scapula. 
E)  radius articulates with humerus. 
A)  clavicle articulates with the scapula. 
B)  clavicle articulates with the sternum. 
C)  humerus articulates with the clavicle. 
D)  humerus articulates with the scapula. 
E)  radius articulates with humerus.

Question 11

A person who has cerebrospinal fluid draining from the ear probably has a fracture of the ________ bone.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The sagittal suture is located between the

Accepted Answer

A)  two parietal bones. 
B)  frontal and parietal bones. 
C)  parietal and temporal bones. 
D)  parietal and occipital bones. 
E)  frontal and temporal bones. 
A)  two parietal bones. 
B)  frontal and parietal bones. 
C)  parietal and temporal bones. 
D)  parietal and occipital bones. 
E)  frontal and temporal bones.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Radius 
B)  Carpals 
C)  Phalanges 
D)  Metacarpals 
E)  Ulna 
A)  Radius 
B)  Carpals 
C)  Phalanges 
D)  Metacarpals 
E)  Ulna

Question 14

The deltoid tuberosity is found on the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fibula 
B)  scapula 
C)  humerus 
D)  ulna 
E)  femur 
A)  fibula 
B)  scapula 
C)  humerus 
D)  ulna 
E)  femur

Question 15

The common name of the tibia is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  zygomatic bone 
B)  finger bones 
C)  kneecap 
D)  breastbone 
E)  shinbone 
A)  zygomatic bone 
B)  finger bones 
C)  kneecap 
D)  breastbone 
E)  shinbone

Question 16

Which skull canal contains branches of the trigeminal nerve?

Accepted Answer

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 17

Which of the following statements concerning the vertebrae is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The first cervical vertebra is called the axis. 
B)  The spinal cord protects the vertebral column. 
C)  Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes. 
D)  The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae. 
E)  Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae. 
A)  The first cervical vertebra is called the axis. 
B)  The spinal cord protects the vertebral column. 
C)  Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes. 
D)  The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae. 
E)  Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae.

Question 18

Which of the following bones contains a sinus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxilla 
B)  Nasal bone 
C)  Occipital bone 
D)  Zygomatic bone 
E)  Temporal 
A)  Maxilla 
B)  Nasal bone 
C)  Occipital bone 
D)  Zygomatic bone 
E)  Temporal

Question 19

A cleft palate results from incomplete development of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine bones 
B)  maxillae 
C)  mandible 
D)  vomer bone 
E)  frontal bone 
A)  palatine bones 
B)  maxillae 
C)  mandible 
D)  vomer bone 
E)  frontal bone

Question 20

The auditory ossicles are part of the ________ skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A)  axial 
B)  appendicular 
A)  axial 
B)  appendicular

Exam 7: Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

The posterior part of the vertebral arch is the ________.

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

The anterior end of the iliac crest is the

A person who gets hit on the back of the head might suffer injury to which of these bones?

The site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column is the ________.

Alan suffers a concussion. Which bone has possibly been traumatized?

Which of the following paranasal sinuses would most likely result in discomfort around the eyes?

-The figure illustrates bones of the right lower limb. What does "E" represent?

The olecranon process of the ulna is commonly known as the ________.

The glenoid cavity is where the

A person who has cerebrospinal fluid draining from the ear probably has a fracture of the ________ bone.

The sagittal suture is located between the

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

The deltoid tuberosity is found on the ________.

The common name of the tibia is the ________.

Which skull canal contains branches of the trigeminal nerve?

Which of the following statements concerning the vertebrae is true?

Which of the following bones contains a sinus?

A cleft palate results from incomplete development of the ________.

The auditory ossicles are part of the ________ skeleton.

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Joint and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

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Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation

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Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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