Exam 7: The Skeleton

After having a severe cold accompanied by nasal congestion, Jamila complained that she had a headache just above her eyes and that the right side of her face ached. What specific bony structures probably became infected by the bacteria or viruses causing the cold?

The pelvic girdle does NOT include the________ .

The femur is the largest and strongest bone in the body.

The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts dislocation of the humerus and is the main contributor to the stability of the joint.

The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to the "false ribs," that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum.

Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones?

The kneecap is called the________ .

Which of the following would be most associated with housing the special sense organs?

The sella turcica is part of the ________bone and houses the _________gland.

The glenohumeral joint that articulates the humerus to the pectoral girdle is a highly mobile joint. This mobility comes at a cost because _________.

You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis. What is involved in this screening?

The smallest short bone in the hand is the _________ .

When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating, the heel of the hand should be placed on the sternum on a line drawn between the nipples. Why would it be a problem if the hand was placed at a lower part of the sternum?

What are the major functions of the intervertebral discs?

In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius.

How many bones make up the adult skull?

The ischium articulates with both the ilium and the pubis forming the acetabulum.

Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the superior part of the nasal septum?

Which of the bones of the skull would you also refer to as a cheekbone?

There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.