Question 1

The greater sciatic notch is found on the

Accepted Answer

A)  inferior edge of the pubis. 
B)  posterior side of the ilium. 
C)  superior edge of the ischium. 
D)  ventral surface of the sacrum. 
E)  inferior edge of the ischium. 
A)  inferior edge of the pubis. 
B)  posterior side of the ilium. 
C)  superior edge of the ischium. 
D)  ventral surface of the sacrum. 
E)  inferior edge of the ischium.

Question 2

-What does structure "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atlas 
B)  Axis 
C)  Body of vertebra 
D)  Intervertebral disk 
E)  Thoracic region or curve 
A)  Atlas 
B)  Axis 
C)  Body of vertebra 
D)  Intervertebral disk 
E)  Thoracic region or curve

Question 3

The humerus articulates with the ulna at the

Accepted Answer

A)  medial epicondyle. 
B)  lateral epicondyle. 
C)  capitulum. 
D)  radial fossa. 
E)  trochlea. 
A)  medial epicondyle. 
B)  lateral epicondyle. 
C)  capitulum. 
D)  radial fossa. 
E)  trochlea.

Question 4

The medial malleolus

Accepted Answer

A)  is the proximal portion of the tibia. 
B)  forms the medial side of the ankle joint. 
C)  articulates with the calcaneus. 
D)  is part of the arch of the foot. 
E)  is on the lateral side of the leg. 
A)  is the proximal portion of the tibia. 
B)  forms the medial side of the ankle joint. 
C)  articulates with the calcaneus. 
D)  is part of the arch of the foot. 
E)  is on the lateral side of the leg.

Question 5

Which skull canal contains blood vessels that drain blood from the skull?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carotid canal 
B)  External auditory meatus 
C)  Jugular foramen 
D)  Nasolacrimal canal 
E)  Foramen ovale 
A)  Carotid canal 
B)  External auditory meatus 
C)  Jugular foramen 
D)  Nasolacrimal canal 
E)  Foramen ovale

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Another name for the shoulder blade is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sternum 
B)  clavicle 
C)  scapula 
D)  acromion 
E)  xiphoid process 
A)  sternum 
B)  clavicle 
C)  scapula 
D)  acromion 
E)  xiphoid process

Question 8

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rib 
B)  Radius 
C)  Clavicle 
D)  Scapula 
E)  Hipbone 
A)  Rib 
B)  Radius 
C)  Clavicle 
D)  Scapula 
E)  Hipbone

Question 9

-The figure illustrates the sacrum. What structure does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coccyx 
B)  Sacral hiatus 
C)  Superior articular facet 
D)  Median sacral crest 
E)  Posterior sacral foramina 
A)  Coccyx 
B)  Sacral hiatus 
C)  Superior articular facet 
D)  Median sacral crest 
E)  Posterior sacral foramina

Question 10

A blow to the shoulder often breaks the clavicle, but very seldom breaks the scapula. Which of the following statements best explains why this is so?

Accepted Answer

A)  The scapula is larger than the clavicle. 
B)  The clavicle provides the only bony attachment of the pectoral girdle to the body. 
C)  The scapula is more protected by muscle. 
D)  When the body is moving forward, the clavicle is more likely to be struck than the scapula. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  The scapula is larger than the clavicle. 
B)  The clavicle provides the only bony attachment of the pectoral girdle to the body. 
C)  The scapula is more protected by muscle. 
D)  When the body is moving forward, the clavicle is more likely to be struck than the scapula. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 11

A patient in a skiing accident is told that the lateral side of the ankle joint has been crushed. The bone that has been injured is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  femur 
B)  tibia 
C)  fibula 
D)  calcaneus 
E)  talus 
A)  femur 
B)  tibia 
C)  fibula 
D)  calcaneus 
E)  talus

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

-What does structure "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Atlas 
B)  Axis 
C)  Body of vertebra 
D)  Intervertebral disk 
E)  Thoracic region or curve 
A)  Atlas 
B)  Axis 
C)  Body of vertebra 
D)  Intervertebral disk 
E)  Thoracic region or curve

Question 14

Which skull canal does the internal carotid artery pass through?

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 15

What canal conveys tears from the eyes to the nasal cavity?

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 16

The ribs articulate with the ________ vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which condition is caused by the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lordosis 
B)  Kyphosis 
C)  Scoliosis 
D)  Spina bifida 
E)  Herniated disk 
A)  Lordosis 
B)  Kyphosis 
C)  Scoliosis 
D)  Spina bifida 
E)  Herniated disk

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

-The figure shows the bones of the right orbit. What bone does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal 
B)  Maxilla 
C)  Zygomatic 
D)  Lacrimal 
E)  Ethmoid 
A)  Frontal 
B)  Maxilla 
C)  Zygomatic 
D)  Lacrimal 
E)  Ethmoid

Exam 7: Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

The greater sciatic notch is found on the

-What does structure "C" represent?

The humerus articulates with the ulna at the

The medial malleolus

Which skull canal contains blood vessels that drain blood from the skull?

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

Another name for the shoulder blade is the ________.

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

-The figure illustrates the sacrum. What structure does "B" represent?

A blow to the shoulder often breaks the clavicle, but very seldom breaks the scapula. Which of the following statements best explains why this is so?

A patient in a skiing accident is told that the lateral side of the ankle joint has been crushed. The bone that has been injured is the ________.

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

-What does structure "D" represent?

Which skull canal does the internal carotid artery pass through?

What canal conveys tears from the eyes to the nasal cavity?

The ribs articulate with the ________ vertebrae.

Which condition is caused by the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse?

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

-The figure shows the bones of the right orbit. What bone does "C" represent?

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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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