Question 1

The talus contacts the

Accepted Answer

A)  calcaneus. 
B)  tibial bone. 
C)  navicular bone. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  A, B, and C 
A)  calcaneus. 
B)  tibial bone. 
C)  navicular bone. 
D)  both A and B 
E)  A, B, and C E

Question 2

Nerves carrying sensory information from the lips and the chin pass through the

Accepted Answer

A)  mandibular foramina. 
B)  ramus of the mandible. 
C)  condylar process. 
D)  maxillary foramina. 
E)  mental foramina. 
A)  mandibular foramina. 
B)  ramus of the mandible. 
C)  condylar process. 
D)  maxillary foramina. 
E)  mental foramina. E

Question 3

Figure 7- 6 The Femur
Use Figure 7- 6 to answer the following questions:
-The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica contains the _______gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  nasal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  lacrimal 
D)  sellar 
E)  olfactory 
A)  nasal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  lacrimal 
D)  sellar 
E)  olfactory B

Question 4

Each of the following is associated with the temporal bone, except the

Accepted Answer

A)  mastoid cells. 
B)  internal acoustic meatus. 
C)  sella turcica. 
D)  petrous portion. 
E)  mandibular fossa. 
A)  mastoid cells. 
B)  internal acoustic meatus. 
C)  sella turcica. 
D)  petrous portion. 
E)  mandibular fossa.

Question 5

Sasha has a chronic sinus infection that she has treated herself. She develops a dangerous infection of the brain. Explain to her how this happened.

Accepted Answer

The paranasal sinuses in the frontal bon

Question 6

Each one of the coxal bones is formed by the fusion of_______ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  2 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  2

Question 7

Figure 7- 5 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
Use Figure 7- 5 to answer the following questions:
-The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

Accepted Answer

A)  coxal bones articulate with the femur. 
B)  vertebral column articulates with the sacrum. 
C)  clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum. 
D)  clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process. 
E)  clavicle articulates with the humerus. 
A)  coxal bones articulate with the femur. 
B)  vertebral column articulates with the sacrum. 
C)  clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum. 
D)  clavicle articulates with the xiphoid process. 
E)  clavicle articulates with the humerus.

Question 8

The tarsus contains_____ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  4 
D)  8 
E)  6 
A)  5 
B)  7 
C)  4 
D)  8 
E)  6

Question 9

The widest intervertebral discs are found in the______ region.

Accepted Answer

A)  sacral 
B)  coccygeal 
C)  lumbar 
D)  thoracic 
E)  cervical 
A)  sacral 
B)  coccygeal 
C)  lumbar 
D)  thoracic 
E)  cervical

Question 10

Figure 7- 5 Bones of the Ankle and Foot
Use Figure 7- 5 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the bone labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

A)  navicular 
B)  calcaneus 
C)  cuneiform I 
D)  talus 
E)  cuboid 
A)  navicular 
B)  calcaneus 
C)  cuneiform I 
D)  talus 
E)  cuboid

Question 11

Sutures can be found at all of the joints of an adult skull, except between

Accepted Answer

A)  the vomer and the zygomatic bone. 
B)  the zygomatic bone and the maxillary bone. 
C)  the mandible and the cranium. 
D)  the occipital bone and the parietal bone. 
E)  None of the above-they are all sutures. 
A)  the vomer and the zygomatic bone. 
B)  the zygomatic bone and the maxillary bone. 
C)  the mandible and the cranium. 
D)  the occipital bone and the parietal bone. 
E)  None of the above-they are all sutures.

Question 12

Ossification of the sternum is not complete until at least age

Accepted Answer

A)  16. 
B)  25. 
C)  6. 
D)  50. 
E)  10. 
A)  16. 
B)  25. 
C)  6. 
D)  50. 
E)  10.

Question 13

Figure 7- 4 The Humerus
Use Figure 7- 4 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "9."

Accepted Answer

A)  trochlea 
B)  medial epicondyle 
C)  greater tubercle 
D)  olecranon process 
E)  lateral epicondyle 
A)  trochlea 
B)  medial epicondyle 
C)  greater tubercle 
D)  olecranon process 
E)  lateral epicondyle

Question 14

Figure 7- 3 The Scapula
Use Figure 7- 3 to answer the following questions:
-The vertebra prominens is another name for the ______ vertebra.

Accepted Answer

A)  first cervical 
B)  second cervical 
C)  seventh cervical 
D)  first thoracic 
E)  fifth lumbar 
A)  first cervical 
B)  second cervical 
C)  seventh cervical 
D)  first thoracic 
E)  fifth lumbar

Question 15

The radius and ulna are bound to each other by an) ____________ligament

Accepted Answer

The answer of The radius and ulna are bound to...

Question 16

Figure 7- 6 The Femur
Use Figure 7- 6 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  9 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  9

Question 17

Compared to the male skeleton, the female skeleton

Accepted Answer

A)  is heavier. 
B)  is larger. 
C)  has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis. 
D)  has a smaller average cranium. 
E)  both C and D 
A)  is heavier. 
B)  is larger. 
C)  has a greater angle inferior to the pubic symphysis. 
D)  has a smaller average cranium. 
E)  both C and D

Question 18

Figure 7- 3 The Scapula
Use Figure 7- 3 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

A)  glenoid cavity 
B)  scapular notch 
C)  scapular cavity 
D)  acetabulum 
E)  rotator cup 
A)  glenoid cavity 
B)  scapular notch 
C)  scapular cavity 
D)  acetabulum 
E)  rotator cup

Question 19

Figure 7- 2 Typical Vertebra inferior view)
Use Figure 7- 2 to answer the following questions:
-The prominent bulge just posterior and inferior to the external auditory meatus is the

Accepted Answer

A)  styloid process. 
B)  temporal process. 
C)  occipital condyle. 
D)  mastoid process. 
E)  condyloid process. 
A)  styloid process. 
B)  temporal process. 
C)  occipital condyle. 
D)  mastoid process. 
E)  condyloid process.

Question 20

While volunteering in an outpatient clinic for underprivileged families in your neighborhood, you observe the nurse assessing an infant. The mother had complained about the baby not eating and having several episodes of diarrhea lasting 3 days. You know the nurse suspects possible dehydration when she

Accepted Answer

A)  questions the mother about normal feeding habits. 
B)  checks the anterior fontanel for depression. 
C)  checks the infant's reflexes. 
D)  points out the dryness of the infant's diaper. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  questions the mother about normal feeding habits. 
B)  checks the anterior fontanel for depression. 
C)  checks the infant's reflexes. 
D)  points out the dryness of the infant's diaper. 
E)  none of the above

Exam 7: The Skeleton

The talus contacts the

Nerves carrying sensory information from the lips and the chin pass through the

Figure 7- 6 The Femur Use Figure 7- 6 to answer the following questions: -The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica contains the _______gland.

Each of the following is associated with the temporal bone, except the

Sasha has a chronic sinus infection that she has treated herself. She develops a dangerous infection of the brain. Explain to her how this happened.

Each one of the coxal bones is formed by the fusion of_______ bones.

Figure 7- 5 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 7- 5 to answer the following questions: -The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

The tarsus contains_____ bones.

The widest intervertebral discs are found in the______ region.

Figure 7- 5 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 7- 5 to answer the following questions: -Identify the bone labeled "7."

Sutures can be found at all of the joints of an adult skull, except between

Ossification of the sternum is not complete until at least age

Figure 7- 4 The Humerus Use Figure 7- 4 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "9."

Figure 7- 3 The Scapula Use Figure 7- 3 to answer the following questions: -The vertebra prominens is another name for the ______ vertebra.

The radius and ulna are bound to each other by an) ____________ligament

Figure 7- 6 The Femur Use Figure 7- 6 to answer the following questions: -Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?

Compared to the male skeleton, the female skeleton

Figure 7- 3 The Scapula Use Figure 7- 3 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "2."

Figure 7- 2 Typical Vertebra inferior view) Use Figure 7- 2 to answer the following questions: -The prominent bulge just posterior and inferior to the external auditory meatus is the

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

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Muscle Tissue

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Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Neural Integration

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

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