Exam 12: Axial Skeleton

Match each term with its corresponding definition. -Most superior part of the sternum

Which of the following bones does not contain paranasal sinuses?

The tubercle of each rib articulates with the vertebra's body.

Another name for the zygomatic bone is the:

The mandible forms the only movable joint in the skull with the:

Which bone marking can be defined as a round hole in the bone through which vessels and nerves can pass?

Mastoiditis, if untreated, may lead to inflammation of the brain or of its coverings.

Match each bone with its location. -Neck bone

The frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones all contain paranasal sinuses.

The face contains more bones than the cranium.

Which of the following bones does not articulate with the maxillae?

Damage to the cribriform plate may also injure the olfactory nerves and cause a loss of the sense of smell.

Match each bone with its corresponding bone marking. -Xiphoid process

If the cribriform plate is damaged, there is a chance of:

The dens are found on the second cervical vertebra, or axis.

Which bone is a part of the appendicular skeleton?

The text says that 28 bones are in the skull; 8 bones form the cranium, and 14 bones form the face. That leaves 6 bones unaccounted for. What are these bones, and where are they found?

The dens is found on the first cervical vertebra, or atlas.

Describe the hyoid bone, including shape, location, and any unique features.

Identify the special features of the skull.