Exam 7: The Skeleton

Two prominent features of the clavicle are the conoid tubercle at the distal end and the_____tuberosity at the proximal end.

The four curves of the adult spinal column are not all present at birth. Which of the following are the secondary curves, those that do not appear until several months later?

While playing softball, Gina is struck in the frontal squama by a wild pitch. Which of the following complaints would you expect her to have?

The bones that form the fingers are the

The pelvic ______ is bordered by the coccyx, the ischial tuberosities, and the inferior border of the pubic symphysis.

The bony compartment that houses the brain is called the_________

The external acoustic meatus is a foramen in which skull bone?

The foramen magnum is found in the______ bone.

On a field trip you discover a skeleton with the following characteristics. The acetabulum is directed laterally, the ischial spine points medially, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis is less than 90 degrees. The long bones of the arms and legs are relatively light and show epiphyseal plates. This skeleton is probably from

The part of the vertebrae that transfers weight along the axis of the vertebral column is the

The parietal bones and occipital bone articulate at the _________-suture

What is the distinction between the false pelvis and the true pelvis?

The girdles of the appendicular skeleton support the bones of the____________ .

A membrane that stabilizes the position of the brain is attached to the

The sacrum articulates with the

Figure 7- 5 Bones of the Ankle and Foot Use Figure 7- 5 to answer the following questions: -Identify the bone labeled "1."

The sternum contains

The roles) of the sinuses includes)

In the condition known as an) _______, the nasal septum has a bend in it.

Figure 7- 3 The Scapula Use Figure 7- 3 to answer the following questions: -When seated, the weight of the body is borne by the