Exam 7: The Skeleton

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A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this information?

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By examining the shape of the pelvic inlet, the depth of the iliac fossa, the characteristics of the ilium, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis, one could determine the sex. Also significant for determining the sex of the skeleton are the position of the acetabulum, the shape of the obturator foramen, and the general design of the ischium. To determine the age of the individual, bone density, the status of growth plates, and markings are important. The markings where muscles were attached will reveal information about the mass and the general shape of the person.

The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.

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

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The dens articulates with the axis.

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Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

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The pituitary gland is housed in a saddlelike depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

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Question 6

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

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Question 7

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

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Question 8

Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to _ .

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Question 9

Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

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Question 10

The hyoid bone is unique because it .

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Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

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Question 12

The largest foramen in the body is the foramen.

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What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

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Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -Contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head "no."

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Question 15

Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

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Question 16

Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -The smallest short bone in the hand is the _ .

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What is the major function of the intervertebral discs?

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Question 18

The "true wrist" or carpus consists of .

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

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Exam 7: The Skeleton

A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this information?

The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.

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

The dens articulates with the axis.

Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

The pituitary gland is housed in a saddlelike depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

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

Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to _ .

Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

The hyoid bone is unique because it .

Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

The largest foramen in the body is the foramen.

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -Contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head "no."

Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -The smallest short bone in the hand is the _ .

What is the major function of the intervertebral discs?

The "true wrist" or carpus consists of .

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

The Human Body: an Orientation

Chemistry Comes Alive

Cells: the Living Units

Tissue: 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

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic System and Lymphoid Organs and Tissues

The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defensives

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Pregnancy and Human Development

Heredity

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