Question 1

Which bone is not in direct contact with any other bone of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethmoid 
B)  sphenoid 
C)  palatine 
D)  hyoid 
E)  zygomatic 
A)  ethmoid 
B)  sphenoid 
C)  palatine 
D)  hyoid 
E)  zygomatic

Question 2

Which of the following organ systems would most likely be affected by a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

A)  endocrine 
B)  digestive 
C)  respiratory 
D)  excretory 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  endocrine 
B)  digestive 
C)  respiratory 
D)  excretory 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 3

Figure 6.3
   
Using the above-referenced figure of the midsagittal view of the right side of the skull, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label H.

Accepted Answer

A)  Perpendicular plate of ethmoid 
B)  Crista galli 
C)  Perpendicular plate of palatine bone 
D)  Cribriform plate of ethmoid 
E)  Horizontal plate of palatine bone 
A)  Perpendicular plate of ethmoid 
B)  Crista galli 
C)  Perpendicular plate of palatine bone 
D)  Cribriform plate of ethmoid 
E)  Horizontal plate of palatine bone

Question 4

The depression that cradles and protects the pituitary gland is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  crista galli 
B)  greater wing 
C)  lesser wing 
D)  cribiform plate 
E)  sella turcica 
A)  crista galli 
B)  greater wing 
C)  lesser wing 
D)  cribiform plate 
E)  sella turcica

Question 5

The skull of a newborn often appears to be deformed, but after a short period of time, the skull assumes normal shape. What happens during the birth process and why does this change occur?

Accepted Answer

Prior to birth, the brain enlarges rapid

Question 6

Figure 6.1
   
Using the above-referenced figures of the anterior (left side)and posterior (right side)views of the axial skeleton, identify the specified labeled part indicated in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label B.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manubrium 
B)  Skull 
C)  Cervical vertebrae 
D)  Clavicle 
E)  Sacrum 
A)  Manubrium 
B)  Skull 
C)  Cervical vertebrae 
D)  Clavicle 
E)  Sacrum

Question 7

Figure 6.4
   
Using the above-referenced figures of the anatomy of a typical vertebra (superior, lateral and slightly inferior, and inferior views)and the arrangement of articulations between vertebrae, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label Z.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferior articular process 
B)  Transverse process 
C)  Superior articular process 
D)  Inferior articular facet 
E)  Spinous process 
A)  Inferior articular process 
B)  Transverse process 
C)  Superior articular process 
D)  Inferior articular facet 
E)  Spinous process

Question 8

Figure 6.2
   
Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the bones of the adult skull, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label G.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lacrimal bone 
B)  Zygomatic bone 
C)  Nasal bone 
D)  Sphenoid 
E)  Superior nasal concha 
A)  Lacrimal bone 
B)  Zygomatic bone 
C)  Nasal bone 
D)  Sphenoid 
E)  Superior nasal concha

Question 9

Figure 6.4
   
Using the above-referenced figures of the anatomy of a typical vertebra (superior, lateral and slightly inferior, and inferior views)and the arrangement of articulations between vertebrae, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label R.

Accepted Answer

A)  Superior articular process 
B)  Transverse process 
C)  Inferior articular process 
D)  Spinous process 
E)  Lamina 
A)  Superior articular process 
B)  Transverse process 
C)  Inferior articular process 
D)  Spinous process 
E)  Lamina

Question 10

The vertebral column ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  provides a passageway for cranial nerves that begin or end at the spinal cord 
B)  consists of 26 vertebrae, the sacrum, and the coccyx 
C)  helps maintain the curved position of the body while sitting or standing 
D)  provides a column of support, bearing the weight of the hips and lower limbs 
E)  is divided into the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions 
A)  provides a passageway for cranial nerves that begin or end at the spinal cord 
B)  consists of 26 vertebrae, the sacrum, and the coccyx 
C)  helps maintain the curved position of the body while sitting or standing 
D)  provides a column of support, bearing the weight of the hips and lower limbs 
E)  is divided into the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal regions

Question 11

The sphenoid bone contains the foramen rotundum and superior orbital fissure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most massive portion of the temporal bone is the squamous part, which surrounds and protects the sense organs of hearing and balance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Figure 6.3
   
Using the above-referenced figure of the midsagittal view of the right side of the skull, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label A.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lambdoid suture 
B)  Squamous suture 
C)  Frontonasal suture 
D)  Coronal suture 
E)  Sagittal suture 
A)  Lambdoid suture 
B)  Squamous suture 
C)  Frontonasal suture 
D)  Coronal suture 
E)  Sagittal suture

Question 14

Figure 6.2
   
Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the bones of the adult skull, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label U.

Accepted Answer

A)  Supra-orbital foramen 
B)  Inferior orbital fissure 
C)  Optic canal 
D)  Infra-orbital foramen 
E)  Superior orbital fissure 
A)  Supra-orbital foramen 
B)  Inferior orbital fissure 
C)  Optic canal 
D)  Infra-orbital foramen 
E)  Superior orbital fissure

Question 15

The zygomatic process is part of the temporal bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Figure 6.2
   
Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the bones of the adult skull, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label F.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nasal bone 
B)  Ethmoid 
C)  Palatine bone 
D)  Superior nasal concha 
E)  Lacrimal bone 
A)  Nasal bone 
B)  Ethmoid 
C)  Palatine bone 
D)  Superior nasal concha 
E)  Lacrimal bone

Question 17

Ribs 1-10 articulate with the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae and facets on (the)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spinous processes of the lumbar vertebrae 
B)  transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae 
C)  spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae 
D)  xiphoid process of the sternum 
E)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  spinous processes of the lumbar vertebrae 
B)  transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae 
C)  spinous processes of the thoracic vertebrae 
D)  xiphoid process of the sternum 
E)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 18

Which of the following structures can most easily be felt on the dorsum?

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse process 
B)  spinous process 
C)  vertebral body 
D)  intervertebral disc 
E)  pedicle 
A)  transverse process 
B)  spinous process 
C)  vertebral body 
D)  intervertebral disc 
E)  pedicle

Question 19

A point of contact between the axial and appendicular skeletons is the manubrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Figure 6.2
   
Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the bones of the adult skull, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure indicated by Label W.

Accepted Answer

A)  Optic canal 
B)  Foramen spinosum 
C)  Superior orbital fissure 
D)  Foramen rotundum 
E)  Inferior orbital fissure 
A)  Optic canal 
B)  Foramen spinosum 
C)  Superior orbital fissure 
D)  Foramen rotundum 
E)  Inferior orbital fissure

Exam 6: The Skeletal System: Axial Division

Which bone is not in direct contact with any other bone of the skeleton?

Which of the following organ systems would most likely be affected by a broken rib?

Figure 6.3 Using the above-referenced figure of the midsagittal view of the right side of the skull, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label H.

The depression that cradles and protects the pituitary gland is called the ________.

The skull of a newborn often appears to be deformed, but after a short period of time, the skull assumes normal shape. What happens during the birth process and why does this change occur?

Figure 6.1 Using the above-referenced figures of the anterior (left side)and posterior (right side)views of the axial skeleton, identify the specified labeled part indicated in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label B.

Figure 6.2 Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the bones of the adult skull, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label G.

The vertebral column ________.

The sphenoid bone contains the foramen rotundum and superior orbital fissure.

The most massive portion of the temporal bone is the squamous part, which surrounds and protects the sense organs of hearing and balance.

Figure 6.3 Using the above-referenced figure of the midsagittal view of the right side of the skull, identify the specified labeled part in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label A.

Figure 6.2 Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the bones of the adult skull, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label U.

The zygomatic process is part of the temporal bone.

Figure 6.2 Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the bones of the adult skull, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label F.

Ribs 1-10 articulate with the bodies of the thoracic vertebrae and facets on (the)________.

Which of the following structures can most easily be felt on the dorsum?

A point of contact between the axial and appendicular skeletons is the manubrium.

Figure 6.2 Using the above-referenced figure of the anterior view of the bones of the adult skull, identify the specified labeled items in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure indicated by Label W.

Foundations: An Introduction to Anatomy

Foundations: The Cell

Foundations: Tissues and Early Embryology

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: Osseous Tissue and Skeletal Structure

The Skeletal System: Appendicular Division

The Skeletal System: Articulations

The Muscular System: Skeletal Muscle Tissue and Muscle Organization

The Muscular System: Axial Musculature

The Muscular System: Appendicular Musculature

Surface Anatomy and Cross-Sectional Anatomy

The Nervous System: Neural Tissue

The Nervous System: The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Nervous System: Sensory and Motor Tracts of the Spinal Cord

The Nervous System: The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Nervous System: Autonomic Nervous System

The Nervous System: General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Embryology and Human Development

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