Question 1

The pelvic girdle does not include the________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ischium 
B)  femur 
C)  ilium 
D)  pubis 
A)  ischium 
B)  femur 
C)  ilium 
D)  pubis

Question 2

What are the major functions of the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

A)  to remove curvatures of the spine and provide springiness to the spinal column 
B)  to prevent hyperextension and allow rotation of the spine 
C)  to hold together the vertebra and support the body 
D)  to absorb shock and provide flexibility to the spine 
A)  to remove curvatures of the spine and provide springiness to the spinal column 
B)  to prevent hyperextension and allow rotation of the spine 
C)  to hold together the vertebra and support the body 
D)  to absorb shock and provide flexibility to the spine

Question 3

The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethmoid 
B)  vomer 
C)  maxilla 
D)  sphenoid 
A)  ethmoid 
B)  vomer 
C)  maxilla 
D)  sphenoid

Question 4

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 5

When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the________ has the most flexibility

Accepted Answer

A)  sacral spine 
B)  lumbar spine 
C)  cervical spine 
D)  thoracic spine 
A)  sacral spine 
B)  lumbar spine 
C)  cervical spine 
D)  thoracic spine

Question 6

The lacrimal bone contains a grove 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 7

The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone?Where do they start and stop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bones of the skull are separated by immobile joints called sutures. 
B)  The boundaries are indistinct and are simply vague generalized regions. 
C)  Boundaries for skull bones are seen only in the infant skull. 
D)  Bones of the skull are continuous but named for their specific markings. 
A)  Bones of the skull are separated by immobile joints called sutures. 
B)  The boundaries are indistinct and are simply vague generalized regions. 
C)  Boundaries for skull bones are seen only in the infant skull. 
D)  Bones of the skull are continuous but named for their specific markings.

Question 8

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

Accepted Answer

It positions the weight of the

Question 9

Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  muscles that span this mobile joint will only provide a reduced amount of power 
B)  the joint is relatively unstable and can easily dislocate 
C)  these type of joints are harder to control and coordinate 
D)  the blood vessels that lead to the arm and hand can easily be cut off by the free range of motion 
A)  muscles that span this mobile joint will only provide a reduced amount of power 
B)  the joint is relatively unstable and can easily dislocate 
C)  these type of joints are harder to control and coordinate 
D)  the blood vessels that lead to the arm and hand can easily be cut off by the free range of motion

Question 11

Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine 
B)  zygomatic bone 
C)  hyoid bone 
D)  mandible 
A)  palatine 
B)  zygomatic bone 
C)  hyoid bone 
D)  mandible

Question 12

The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is composed of three bones joined together 
B)  is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone 
C)  is the only irregular bone found in the neck 
D)  is the only bone formed by the fusion of right and left halves 
A)  is composed of three bones joined together 
B)  is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone 
C)  is the only irregular bone found in the neck 
D)  is the only bone formed by the fusion of right and left halves

Question 13

The "true wrist" or carpus consists of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the metacarpals 
B)  a group of eight short bones united by ligaments 
C)  the phalanges 
D)  the styloid processes of the radius and ulna 
A)  the metacarpals 
B)  a group of eight short bones united by ligaments 
C)  the phalanges 
D)  the styloid processes of the radius and ulna

Question 14

The hypothalamus is a region of the brain controlling many aspects of the endocrine system. It works closely with the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary and is therefore ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  superior to the crista galli 
B)  superior to the sella turcica 
C)  inferior to the cribriform plate 
D)  the only region of the brain that is outside of the skull 
A)  superior to the crista galli 
B)  superior to the sella turcica 
C)  inferior to the cribriform plate 
D)  the only region of the brain that is outside of the skull

Question 15

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

Question 16

In women of childbearing age, the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the bones of the skull, except the mandible, are united by sutures and are thereforeimmovable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The styloid process of the ________ points to the thumb.

Accepted Answer

radius ___

Question 19

Jason is a 14-year-old who recently had his nose pierced through the nasal septum. He tells his motherthat the area is very tender and warm to the touch. The area is also red. The mother calls the pediatrician's office and the nurse recommends that the mother bring Jason in for evaluation. The nurse explains to the mother that a local infection can spread and cause serious harm. Where do you think the infection couldspread and why?

Accepted Answer

Infection of nasal piercings c

Question 20

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cranial bones 
B)  hyoid bone 
C)  the bones comprising the orbits 
D)  the paranasal sinuses 
A)  the cranial bones 
B)  hyoid bone 
C)  the bones comprising the orbits 
D)  the paranasal sinuses

The pelvic girdle does not include the________.

What are the major functions of the intervertebral discs?

The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?

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

When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the________ has the most flexibility

The lacrimal bone contains a grove 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.

The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone?Where do they start and stop?

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

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

Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?

The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.

The "true wrist" or carpus consists of ________.

The hypothalamus is a region of the brain controlling many aspects of the endocrine system. It works closely with the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary and is therefore ________.

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?

In women of childbearing age, the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance.

All of the bones of the skull, except the mandible, are united by sutures and are thereforeimmovable.

The styloid process of the ________ points to the thumb.

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?

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Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissues: the Living Fabric

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

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Muscles and Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

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The Central Nervous System

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Exam 7: The Skeleton

The pelvic girdle does not include the________.

What are the major functions of the intervertebral discs?

The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?

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

When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the________ has the most flexibility

The lacrimal bone contains a grove 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.

The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone?Where do they start and stop?

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

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

Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?

The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.

The "true wrist" or carpus consists of ________.

The hypothalamus is a region of the brain controlling many aspects of the endocrine system. It works closely with the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is directly superior to the pituitary and is therefore ________.

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?

In women of childbearing age, the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance.

All of the bones of the skull, except the mandible, are united by sutures and are thereforeimmovable.

The styloid process of the ________ points to the thumb.

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?

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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