Question 1

The calvaria (or skullcap) is formed by the ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal, temporal, and parietal 
B)  frontal, parietal, and occipital 
C)  temporal, parietal, and occipital 
D)  frontal, temporal, and occipital 
E)  frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital 
A)  frontal, temporal, and parietal 
B)  frontal, parietal, and occipital 
C)  temporal, parietal, and occipital 
D)  frontal, temporal, and occipital 
E)  frontal, temporal, parietal, and occipital

Question 2

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity
  
Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which bone structure has foramina for the olfactory nerves?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  8 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  8 
E)  5

Question 3

Humans normally have ________ pairs of ribs.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  24 
A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  10 
D)  12 
E)  24

Question 4

Each of the following statements concerning the development of the skull is true except that

Accepted Answer

A)  all the bones of the skull develop from one single ossification center. 
B)  at birth the cranial bones are connected by areas of fibrous connective tissue. 
C)  the growth of the cranium is usually coordinated with the growth of the brain. 
D)  the skulls of infants and adults differ in shape and structure of the skeletal elements. 
E)  the most significant growth of the skull occurs before the age of 5. 
A)  all the bones of the skull develop from one single ossification center. 
B)  at birth the cranial bones are connected by areas of fibrous connective tissue. 
C)  the growth of the cranium is usually coordinated with the growth of the brain. 
D)  the skulls of infants and adults differ in shape and structure of the skeletal elements. 
E)  the most significant growth of the skull occurs before the age of 5.

Question 5

Caroline goes to the doctor complaining of ear pain and fever. The doctor notices that the ear infectionisnot limited to the middle and inner ear but has traveled posteriorly. Explain where the infection has likely traveled, how it was able to move beyond the inner ear, and what additional symptoms she may exhibit with the infection.

Accepted Answer

Caroline's inner ear infection has likel

Question 6

The floor of the orbital complex is formed mainly by the

Accepted Answer

A)  maxilla. 
B)  ethmoid. 
C)  zygomatic. 
D)  sphenoid. 
E)  frontal. 
A)  maxilla. 
B)  ethmoid. 
C)  zygomatic. 
D)  sphenoid. 
E)  frontal.

Question 7

Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view)
  
Use Figure 7-2 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The sacrum consists of how many fused bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  5 
C)  4 
D)  3 
E)  6 
A)  7 
B)  5 
C)  4 
D)  3 
E)  6

Question 9

The nasal conchae

Accepted Answer

A)  attach muscles that move the eye. 
B)  contain the nerves for olfaction. 
C)  create turbulence in the nasal passageways. 
D)  protect the pituitary gland. 
E)  attach muscles that move the mouth. 
A)  attach muscles that move the eye. 
B)  contain the nerves for olfaction. 
C)  create turbulence in the nasal passageways. 
D)  protect the pituitary gland. 
E)  attach muscles that move the mouth.

Question 10

Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  provides an attachment for muscles that move the appendicular skeleton 
B)  provides an attachment for muscles that move the head, neck, and trunk 
C)  provides an attachment for muscles involved in breathing 
D)  provides protection for the brain and spinal cord 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  provides an attachment for muscles that move the appendicular skeleton 
B)  provides an attachment for muscles that move the head, neck, and trunk 
C)  provides an attachment for muscles involved in breathing 
D)  provides protection for the brain and spinal cord 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 11

The four spinal curves include all but one of the following. Identify the exception.

Accepted Answer

A)  thoracic 
B)  cervical 
C)  lumbar 
D)  axial 
E)  sacral 
A)  thoracic 
B)  cervical 
C)  lumbar 
D)  axial 
E)  sacral

Question 12

Successive vertebrae articulate at facets on the inferior articular processes of the superior vertebra andfacets on the ________ of the adjacent inferior vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  dens 
B)  pedicles 
C)  lamellae 
D)  transverse processes 
E)  superior articular processes 
A)  dens 
B)  pedicles 
C)  lamellae 
D)  transverse processes 
E)  superior articular processes

Question 13

The optic nerve passes through which structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  superior orbital fissure 
B)  inferior orbital fissure 
C)  optic canal 
D)  internal optic meatus 
E)  external acoustic meatus 
A)  superior orbital fissure 
B)  inferior orbital fissure 
C)  optic canal 
D)  internal optic meatus 
E)  external acoustic meatus

Question 14

Which of the following is not true regarding the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  has 80 bones 
B)  includes the skull 
C)  includes the pelvic and pectoral girdles 
D)  includes auditory ossicles 
E)  includes the thoracic cage 
A)  has 80 bones 
B)  includes the skull 
C)  includes the pelvic and pectoral girdles 
D)  includes auditory ossicles 
E)  includes the thoracic cage

Question 15

Which statement(s) about the functions of the paranasal sinuses is/are not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  They provide an extensive area of mucous epithelium. 
B)  They make skull bones lighter. 
C)  The mucus they secrete enters the oral cavities. 
D)  They support cilia that move the mucus. 
E)  They are located in the sphenoid, ethmoid, frontal, palatine and maxillae. 
A)  They provide an extensive area of mucous epithelium. 
B)  They make skull bones lighter. 
C)  The mucus they secrete enters the oral cavities. 
D)  They support cilia that move the mucus. 
E)  They are located in the sphenoid, ethmoid, frontal, palatine and maxillae.

Question 16

The large foramen that serves as a passageway for the medulla of the brain and the accessory nerve (XI)isthe

Accepted Answer

A)  foramen lacerum. 
B)  foramen rotundum. 
C)  carotid canal. 
D)  jugular foramen. 
E)  foramen magnum. 
A)  foramen lacerum. 
B)  foramen rotundum. 
C)  carotid canal. 
D)  jugular foramen. 
E)  foramen magnum.

Question 17

Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the

Accepted Answer

A)  styloid process. 
B)  mastoid process. 
C)  palatine process. 
D)  coronoid process. 
E)  zygomatic process. 
A)  styloid process. 
B)  mastoid process. 
C)  palatine process. 
D)  coronoid process. 
E)  zygomatic process.

Question 18

The skull and vertebral column are part of the ________ skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A)  axial 
B)  apical 
C)  appendicular 
D)  articulated 
E)  sagittal 
A)  axial 
B)  apical 
C)  appendicular 
D)  articulated 
E)  sagittal

Question 19

The auditory ossicles are housed in which cranial bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  sphenoid 
B)  ethmoid 
C)  zygomatic 
D)  temporal 
E)  lacrimal 
A)  sphenoid 
B)  ethmoid 
C)  zygomatic 
D)  temporal 
E)  lacrimal

Question 20

The second cervical vertebra is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  primum. 
B)  atlas. 
C)  axis. 
D)  cervix. 
E)  apex. 
A)  primum. 
B)  atlas. 
C)  axis. 
D)  cervix. 
E)  apex.

Exam 7: The Axial Skeleton

The calvaria (or skullcap) is formed by the ________ bones.

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions: -Which bone structure has foramina for the olfactory nerves?

Humans normally have ________ pairs of ribs.

Each of the following statements concerning the development of the skull is true except that

The floor of the orbital complex is formed mainly by the

Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view) Use Figure 7-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "7."

The sacrum consists of how many fused bones?

The nasal conchae

Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?

The four spinal curves include all but one of the following. Identify the exception.

Successive vertebrae articulate at facets on the inferior articular processes of the superior vertebra andfacets on the ________ of the adjacent inferior vertebrae.

The optic nerve passes through which structure?

Which of the following is not true regarding the axial skeleton?

Which statement(s) about the functions of the paranasal sinuses is/are not true?

The large foramen that serves as a passageway for the medulla of the brain and the accessory nerve (XI)isthe

Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the

The skull and vertebral column are part of the ________ skeleton.

The auditory ossicles are housed in which cranial bone?

The second cervical vertebra is called the

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