Question 1

The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  applying greater pressure to the intervertebral disks preventing them from slipping 
B)  providing space for soft organs in the various body cavities 
C)  giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock 
D)  limiting the flexibility of the spine and preventing hyperextension 
A)  applying greater pressure to the intervertebral disks preventing them from slipping 
B)  providing space for soft organs in the various body cavities 
C)  giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock 
D)  limiting the flexibility of the spine and preventing hyperextension C

Question 3

The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The smallest short bone in the hand is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The smallest short bone in the hand...

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the intricate shape of the sphenoid makes it critical to the district characteristics of the individual human face 
B)  the sphenoid bone is solid like a stone and provides the strength necessary to support the skull 
C)  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) 
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 intricate shape of the sphenoid makes it critical to the district characteristics of the individual human face 
B)  the sphenoid bone is solid like a stone and provides the strength necessary to support the skull 
C)  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) 
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 6

The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  the humerus and the radius 
B)  the scapula and the clavicle 
C)  the humerus and the clavicle 
D)  the radius and the ulna 
A)  the humerus and the radius 
B)  the scapula and the clavicle 
C)  the humerus and the clavicle 
D)  the radius and the ulna

Question 7

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?

Accepted Answer

A)  zygomatic bone 
B)  palatine bone 
C)  temporal bone 
D)  sphenoid bone 
A)  zygomatic bone 
B)  palatine bone 
C)  temporal bone 
D)  sphenoid bone

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis literally means "twisted disea

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the curling of the fingers 
B)  the rotational motion of the forearm 
C)  the hinge like motion of the forearm 
D)  the hyper extension of the forearm 
A)  the curling of the fingers 
B)  the rotational motion of the forearm 
C)  the hinge like motion of the forearm 
D)  the hyper extension of the forearm

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  the bones of the inner ear 
B)  hyoid bone 
C)  the cranial bones 
D)  the facial bones 
A)  the bones of the inner ear 
B)  hyoid bone 
C)  the cranial bones 
D)  the facial bones

Question 18

The sella turcica is part of the________ bone and houses the ________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethmoid; pituitary 
B)  ethmoid; thymus 
C)  sphenoid; thymuss 
D)  sphenoid; pituitary 
A)  ethmoid; pituitary 
B)  ethmoid; thymus 
C)  sphenoid; thymuss 
D)  sphenoid; pituitary

Question 19

Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prevent hyperextension of the spine 
B)  hold the spine erect 
C)  protect the spinal cord 
D)  hold the discs in place 
A)  prevent hyperextension of the spine 
B)  hold the spine erect 
C)  protect the spinal cord 
D)  hold the discs in place

Question 20

What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

These processes (superior and inferior)

The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.

The smallest short bone in the hand is the ________.

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

The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?

The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.

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

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

The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for ________.

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?

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

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.

Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to________.

What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

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Exam 7: The Skeleton

The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.

The smallest short bone in the hand is the ________.

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

The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?

The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.

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

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

The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for ________.

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?

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

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.

Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to________.

What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissues: 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

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The sella turcica is part of the bone and houses the gland.