Question 1

How might low back pain be related to poor abdominal muscle tone?

Accepted Answer

If the abdominal muscles are weak and ca

Question 2

Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

Accepted Answer

It positions the weight of the

Question 4

Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis is the most serious

Question 5

The vomer along with the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone forms the bony part of the nasal septum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The lateral condyle of the femur articulates...

Question 7

Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse foramina 
B)  no intervertebral discs 
C)  costal facets 
D)  no transverse processes 
A)  transverse foramina 
B)  no intervertebral discs 
C)  costal facets 
D)  no transverse processes

Question 8

Which is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide passageways for respiratory gases to move into and out of the body 
B)  protect the brain 
C)  house the special sense organs 
D)  allow introduction of food into the digestive system 
A)  provide passageways for respiratory gases to move into and out of the body 
B)  protect the brain 
C)  house the special sense organs 
D)  allow introduction of food into the digestive system

Question 9

Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sinuses are often referred to as vestigial, anatomical features with no know function. 
B)  The paranasal sinuses are passageways for nerves to pass through. 
C)  Sinuses have rough patches that aid in muscle attachment. 
D)  Sinuses take away a minimal amount of strength from bones while reducing the weight of bones. 
A)  Sinuses are often referred to as vestigial, anatomical features with no know function. 
B)  The paranasal sinuses are passageways for nerves to pass through. 
C)  Sinuses have rough patches that aid in muscle attachment. 
D)  Sinuses take away a minimal amount of strength from bones while reducing the weight of bones.

Question 10

The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull. This is due to the fact that________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  the sphenoid is in the center of the skull and it articulates (joins) with all of the other bones of the skull (excluding the mandible) 
B)  the intricate shape of the sphenoid makes it critical to the distinct characteristics of the individual human face 
C)  the sphenoid bone is solid like a stone and provides the strength necessary to support the skull 
D)  the sphenoid is wedged in the superior most portion of the skull and supports all of the other bones below (excluding the mandible) 
A)  the sphenoid is in the center of the skull and it articulates (joins) with all of the other bones of the skull (excluding the mandible) 
B)  the intricate shape of the sphenoid makes it critical to the distinct characteristics of the individual human face 
C)  the sphenoid bone is solid like a stone and provides the strength necessary to support the skull 
D)  the sphenoid is wedged in the superior most portion of the skull and supports all of the other bones below (excluding the mandible)

Question 11

The lacrimal bone contains a groove that forms part of lacrimal fossa. Along with the soft tissue of the lacrimal sac, these structures drain tears from the eye into the nasal passage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

Accepted Answer

This area is called the surgic

Question 13

Which of the following bones is NOT weight bearing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movement 
B)  provide central support for the body and protect internal organs 
C)  provide a space for the major digestive organs 
D)  give the body resilience 
A)  provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movement 
B)  provide central support for the body and protect internal organs 
C)  provide a space for the major digestive organs 
D)  give the body resilience

Question 15

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we inhale?

Accepted Answer

A)  the nasal cavity 
B)  the bones comprising the orbits 
C)  the cranial bones 
D)  hyoid bone 
A)  the nasal cavity 
B)  the bones comprising the orbits 
C)  the cranial bones 
D)  hyoid bone

Question 16

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethmoid 
B)  maxilla 
C)  palatine 
D)  lacrimal 
A)  ethmoid 
B)  maxilla 
C)  palatine 
D)  lacrimal

Question 17

The pituitary gland is housed in a saddle-like depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During concussion (a type of traumatic brain injury) the brain will move within the cranial cavity. Damage is caused to the brain as it crashes into parts of the bony cavity walls. Ironically one of the bone markings that can cause serious damage to the brain is the ________. This is ironic because one of the functions of this bone marking is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular plate; separate the left and right halves of the nasal cavity 
B)  pterygoid processes; anchor important chewing muscles 
C)  crista galli; attach to the dura matter holding the brain in place 
D)  styloid process; attach to and support the hyoid bone 
A)  perpendicular plate; separate the left and right halves of the nasal cavity 
B)  pterygoid processes; anchor important chewing muscles 
C)  crista galli; attach to the dura matter holding the brain in place 
D)  styloid process; attach to and support the hyoid bone

Question 19

How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  The orientation of the articular processes is different from all the other thoracic vertebrae. 
B)  The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs. 
C)  The spinous processes are directed parallel with the centrum. 
D)  There are two foramina on vertebrae 11 and 12. 
A)  The orientation of the articular processes is different from all the other thoracic vertebrae. 
B)  The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs. 
C)  The spinous processes are directed parallel with the centrum. 
D)  There are two foramina on vertebrae 11 and 12.

Question 20

Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  hunchback 
B)  scoliosis 
C)  kyphosis 
D)  lordosis 
A)  hunchback 
B)  scoliosis 
C)  kyphosis 
D)  lordosis

How might low back pain be related to poor abdominal muscle tone?

Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae.

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

The vomer along with the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone forms the bony part of the nasal septum.

The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the _________.

Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have ________.

Which is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?

Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?

The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull. This is due to the fact that________ .

The lacrimal bone contains a groove that forms part of lacrimal fossa. Along with the soft tissue of the lacrimal sac, these structures drain tears from the eye into the nasal passage.

Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

Which of the following bones is NOT weight bearing?

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we inhale?

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.

The pituitary gland is housed in a saddle-like depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?

Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

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Exam 7: The Skeleton

How might low back pain be related to poor abdominal muscle tone?

Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae.

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

The vomer along with the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone forms the bony part of the nasal septum.

The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the _________.

Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have ________.

Which is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?

Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?

The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull. This is due to the fact that________ .

The lacrimal bone contains a groove that forms part of lacrimal fossa. Along with the soft tissue of the lacrimal sac, these structures drain tears from the eye into the nasal passage.

Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

Which of the following bones is NOT weight bearing?

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming, humidifying, and filtering the air we inhale?

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.

The pituitary gland is housed in a saddle-like depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?

Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

Joints

Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflex Activity

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

Filters