Exam 7: The Skeleton

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?

The axial skeleton includes ________.

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

The most common site of fracture in the humerus is the anatomical neck.

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissureis formed between the sphenoid and________.

Of the list below, select the one that gives the least explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.

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

How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

Which of the bones of the skull would you most associate with hearing and balance?

Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?

Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.

The vertebral column is held in place primarily by the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments.

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

The temporal bone connects to the zygomatic bone via the temporal process of the temporal bone.

Sharon is a 32-year-old horse trainer. While training a young horse, she was thrown off of the horse and suffered a mild head injury. The nurse inquires about the use of a helmet. Sharon replies, "This is the first time I have ever had a head injury from a horse. I don't think I need a helmet." Based on yourunderstanding of the skull, how should the nurse respond to the patient?

Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

Describe the differences between the bones of the lower and upper limb and briefly state why these differences exist.

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

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