Question 1

Before fusion of the sacrum and coccyx, most children have 33 separate bones in the vertebral column.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The lateral projections on cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae are called

Accepted Answer

A)  spinous processes. 
B)  pedicles. 
C)  transverse processes. 
D)  lateral process. 
E)  transverse foramina. 
A)  spinous processes. 
B)  pedicles. 
C)  transverse processes. 
D)  lateral process. 
E)  transverse foramina. C

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true of the curvatures of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

A)  The thoracic and sacral curvatures are convex on the anterior side and concave on the posterior side. 
B)  There are four curvatures of the vertebral column. 
C)  Primary curvatures are formed by the time of birth. 
D)  The cervical and lumbar curvatures are secondary curvatures. 
E)  All of these are true of the curvatures of the vertebral column. 
A)  The thoracic and sacral curvatures are convex on the anterior side and concave on the posterior side. 
B)  There are four curvatures of the vertebral column. 
C)  Primary curvatures are formed by the time of birth. 
D)  The cervical and lumbar curvatures are secondary curvatures. 
E)  All of these are true of the curvatures of the vertebral column. A

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT true of the anatomy of the sacrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  The inferior end of the sacrum articulates with the coccyx. 
B)  Nothing passes through the sacral foramina; they are membrane-covered openings. 
C)  The sacral canal is a continuation of the vertebral canal. 
D)  The median sacral crest consists of the fused spinous processes of the sacral vertebrae. 
E)  All of these are true of the anatomy of the sacrum. 
A)  The inferior end of the sacrum articulates with the coccyx. 
B)  Nothing passes through the sacral foramina; they are membrane-covered openings. 
C)  The sacral canal is a continuation of the vertebral canal. 
D)  The median sacral crest consists of the fused spinous processes of the sacral vertebrae. 
E)  All of these are true of the anatomy of the sacrum.

Question 5

The two vertebrae that articulate to allow pivoting of the head are atlas and axis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What type of tissue are intervertebral discs composed of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elastic connective tissue 
B)  Fibrocartilage 
C)  Hyaline cartilage 
D)  Elastic cartilage 
E)  Areolar connective tissue 
A)  Elastic connective tissue 
B)  Fibrocartilage 
C)  Hyaline cartilage 
D)  Elastic cartilage 
E)  Areolar connective tissue

Question 7

Which vertebrae contain transverse foramina?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thoracic vertebrae only 
B)  Lumbar vertebrae only 
C)  Cervical vertebrae only 
D)  Cervical and thoracic vertebrae 
E)  All vertebrae in the vertebral column contain transverse foramina. 
A)  Thoracic vertebrae only 
B)  Lumbar vertebrae only 
C)  Cervical vertebrae only 
D)  Cervical and thoracic vertebrae 
E)  All vertebrae in the vertebral column contain transverse foramina.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT included in the thoracic cage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ribs 
B)  Costal cartilages 
C)  Sternum 
D)  Thoracic vertebrae 
E)  All of these are included in the thoracic cage. 
A)  Ribs 
B)  Costal cartilages 
C)  Sternum 
D)  Thoracic vertebrae 
E)  All of these are included in the thoracic cage.

Question 9

What unique feature do thoracic vertebrae contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spinous processes 
B)  Transverse foramina 
C)  Vertebral foramina 
D)  Rib facets 
E)  Transverse processes 
A)  Spinous processes 
B)  Transverse foramina 
C)  Vertebral foramina 
D)  Rib facets 
E)  Transverse processes

Question 10

What is the most precise description of a false rib?

Accepted Answer

A)  A rib that does not articulate with the vertebral column 
B)  A rib that never ossifies, but remains as cartilage throughout life 
C)  A rib that connects directly to the sternum by its own costal cartilage 
D)  A rib that connects indirectly to the sternum by a costal cartilage, or has no connection to the sternum 
E)  A rib that has no cartilaginous connection to the sternum 
A)  A rib that does not articulate with the vertebral column 
B)  A rib that never ossifies, but remains as cartilage throughout life 
C)  A rib that connects directly to the sternum by its own costal cartilage 
D)  A rib that connects indirectly to the sternum by a costal cartilage, or has no connection to the sternum 
E)  A rib that has no cartilaginous connection to the sternum

Question 11

The vertebral column of most people contains ________ cervical vertebrae, ________ thoracic vertebrae, and ________ lumbar vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  5; 7; 12 
B)  6; 12; 4 
C)  7; 12; 5 
D)  5; 11; 5 
E)  12; 7; 5 
A)  5; 7; 12 
B)  6; 12; 4 
C)  7; 12; 5 
D)  5; 11; 5 
E)  12; 7; 5

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the thoracic cage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Support of the upper limbs and pectoral girdle 
B)  Protection of the thoracic and upper abdominal organs 
C)  Plays a role in the breathing process 
D)  Provides certain muscle attachments 
E)  All of these are functions of the thoracic cage. 
A)  Support of the upper limbs and pectoral girdle 
B)  Protection of the thoracic and upper abdominal organs 
C)  Plays a role in the breathing process 
D)  Provides certain muscle attachments 
E)  All of these are functions of the thoracic cage.

Question 13

On the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae, which structures are thin plates that form the posterior portion of the vertebral foramen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laminae 
B)  Transverse processes 
C)  Pedicles 
D)  Spinous processes 
E)  Facets 
A)  Laminae 
B)  Transverse processes 
C)  Pedicles 
D)  Spinous processes 
E)  Facets

Question 14

The thoracic cage and vertebral column are part of the axial skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The four vertebrae of the coccyx fuse into 1 bone by the age of about 18.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The surfaces of ribs that articulate with vertebrae are called

Accepted Answer

A)  processes. 
B)  notches. 
C)  tubercles. 
D)  angles. 
E)  facets. 
A)  processes. 
B)  notches. 
C)  tubercles. 
D)  angles. 
E)  facets.

Question 17

There are five pairs of false ribs in the human skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The inferior portion of the sternum is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  manubrium. 
B)  spinous process. 
C)  xiphoid process. 
D)  body. 
E)  facet. 
A)  manubrium. 
B)  spinous process. 
C)  xiphoid process. 
D)  body. 
E)  facet.

Question 19

The ________ vertebrae have the largest vertebral foramina, while the ________ vertebrae have the largest size.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical; lumbar 
B)  thoracic; lumbar 
C)  lumbar; cervical 
D)  cervical; thoracic 
E)  thoracic; cervical 
A)  cervical; lumbar 
B)  thoracic; lumbar 
C)  lumbar; cervical 
D)  cervical; thoracic 
E)  thoracic; cervical

Question 20

The vertebral column extends from the first cervical vertebra (C1) to the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Vertebral Column and Thoracic Cage

Before fusion of the sacrum and coccyx, most children have 33 separate bones in the vertebral column.

The lateral projections on cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae are called

Which of the following is NOT true of the curvatures of the vertebral column?

Which of the following is NOT true of the anatomy of the sacrum?

The two vertebrae that articulate to allow pivoting of the head are atlas and axis.

What type of tissue are intervertebral discs composed of?

Which vertebrae contain transverse foramina?

Which of the following is NOT included in the thoracic cage?

What unique feature do thoracic vertebrae contain?

What is the most precise description of a false rib?

The vertebral column of most people contains ________ cervical vertebrae, ________ thoracic vertebrae, and ________ lumbar vertebrae.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the thoracic cage?

On the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae, which structures are thin plates that form the posterior portion of the vertebral foramen?

The thoracic cage and vertebral column are part of the axial skeleton.

The four vertebrae of the coccyx fuse into 1 bone by the age of about 18.

The surfaces of ribs that articulate with vertebrae are called

There are five pairs of false ribs in the human skeleton.

The inferior portion of the sternum is called the

The ________ vertebrae have the largest vertebral foramina, while the ________ vertebrae have the largest size.

The vertebral column extends from the first cervical vertebra (C1) to the fifth lumbar vertebra (L5).

Scientific Method and Measurements

Body Organization, Membranes, and Terminology

Chemistry of Life

Care and Use of the Microscope

Cell Structure and Function

Movements Through Membranes

Cell Cycle

Epithelial Tissues

Connective Tissues

Muscle and Nervous Tissues

Integumentary System

Bone Structure and Classification

Organization of the Skeleton

Skull

Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb

Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb

Fetal Skeleton

Joint Structure and Movements

Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function

Electromyography: Biopac Exercise

Muscles of the Head and Neck

Muscles of the Chest, Shoulder, and Upper Limb

Muscles of the Vertebral Column, Abdominal Wall, and Pelvic Floor

Muscles of the Hip and Lower Limb

Surface Anatomy

Nervous Tissue and Nerves

Meninges, Spinal Cord, and Spinal Nerves

Reflex Arc and Somatic Reflexes

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Reaction Time: Biopac Exercise

Electroencephalography I: Biopac Exercise

Dissection of the Sheep Brain

General Senses

Smell and Taste

Eye Structure

Visual Tests and Demonstrations

Ear and Hearing

Ear and Equilibrium

Endocrine Structure and Function

Diabetic Physiology

Blood Cells

Blood Testing

Blood Typing

Heart Structure

Cardiac Cycle

Electrocardiography: Biopac Exercise

Blood Vessel Structure, Arteries, and Veins

Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure

Lymphatic System

Respiratory Organs

Breathing and Respiratory Volumes

Spirometry: Biopac Exercise

Control of Breathing

Digestive Organs

Action of a Digestive Enzyme

Metabolism

Urinary Organs

Urinalysis

Male Reproductive System

The vertebral column of most people contains cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, and lumbar vertebrae.

The vertebrae have the largest vertebral foramina, while the vertebrae have the largest size.