Question 1

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Which two pairs of ribs are the floating ribs? What distinguishes them from the other false ribs? (Figure-723)

Accepted Answer

A)  ribs 11 and 12; they do not attach to the sternum 
B)  ribs 9 and 10; they do not attach to the sternum 
C)  ribs 1 and 12; they attach to the sternum by costal cartilage 
D)  ribs 1 and 2; they attach to the sternum directly 
E)  ribs 1 and 12; they do not attach to the sternum 
A)  ribs 11 and 12; they do not attach to the sternum 
B)  ribs 9 and 10; they do not attach to the sternum 
C)  ribs 1 and 12; they attach to the sternum by costal cartilage 
D)  ribs 1 and 2; they attach to the sternum directly 
E)  ribs 1 and 12; they do not attach to the sternum

Question 2

In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Name the fontanelles found on the infant skull. Why aren't they labeled on the adult skull? (Figure 7-16)

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal, parietal, occipital, and sphenoid; they became foramen 
B)  sphenoidal (paired), mastoid (paired), anterior, and posterior; they fused and are not on the adult skull 
C)  superior, inferior, anterior, and posterior; they fused and are not on the adult skull 
D)  sphenoidal (paired), mastoid (paired), anterior, and posterior; they became foramen 
E)  coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, and squamous; they fused and are not on the adult skull 
A)  frontal, parietal, occipital, and sphenoid; they became foramen 
B)  sphenoidal (paired), mastoid (paired), anterior, and posterior; they fused and are not on the adult skull 
C)  superior, inferior, anterior, and posterior; they fused and are not on the adult skull 
D)  sphenoidal (paired), mastoid (paired), anterior, and posterior; they became foramen 
E)  coronal, sagittal, lambdoid, and squamous; they fused and are not on the adult skull

Question 3

The part of the vertebrae that transfers weight along the axis of the vertebral column is the

Accepted Answer

A)  vertebral arch. 
B)  vertebral body. 
C)  articular processes. 
D)  intervertebral space. 
E)  transverse process. 
A)  vertebral arch. 
B)  vertebral body. 
C)  articular processes. 
D)  intervertebral space. 
E)  transverse process.

Question 4

While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an unconscious person, you are careful to positionyour hands correctly to avoid damage to the

Accepted Answer

A)  ribs. 
B)  scapula. 
C)  xiphoid process. 
D)  sacrum. 
E)  ribs and xiphoid process. 
A)  ribs. 
B)  scapula. 
C)  xiphoid process. 
D)  sacrum. 
E)  ribs and xiphoid process.

Question 5

The clavicles articulate with which portion of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

A)  manubrium 
B)  body 
C)  xiphoid process 
D)  sternal angle 
E)  jugular notch 
A)  manubrium 
B)  body 
C)  xiphoid process 
D)  sternal angle 
E)  jugular notch

Question 6

Which of these is not one of the facial bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal 
B)  maxilla 
C)  vomer 
D)  mandible 
E)  zygomatic 
A)  frontal 
B)  maxilla 
C)  vomer 
D)  mandible 
E)  zygomatic

Question 7

Ridges that anchor muscles that stabilize the head are the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior and posterior nuchal lines. 
B)  anterior and superior nuchal lines. 
C)  inferior and superior nuchal lines. 
D)  medial and lateral nuchal lines. 
E)  cranial and caudal nuchal lines. 
A)  anterior and posterior nuchal lines. 
B)  anterior and superior nuchal lines. 
C)  inferior and superior nuchal lines. 
D)  medial and lateral nuchal lines. 
E)  cranial and caudal nuchal lines.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the coccyx is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most caudal vertebral region. 
B)  It anchors a muscle that constricts the anal opening. 
C)  It consists of three to five coccygeal vertebrae. 
D)  Fusion is delayed until the mid-twenties. 
E)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  It is the most caudal vertebral region. 
B)  It anchors a muscle that constricts the anal opening. 
C)  It consists of three to five coccygeal vertebrae. 
D)  Fusion is delayed until the mid-twenties. 
E)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 9

The ability to nod "yes" is due to the articulation of which two bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  atlas and axis 
B)  axis and C3 
C)  atlas and C3 
D)  axis and occipital 
E)  atlas and occipital 
A)  atlas and axis 
B)  axis and C3 
C)  atlas and C3 
D)  axis and occipital 
E)  atlas and occipital

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse process 
B)  superior articular process 
C)  pedicle 
D)  inferior articular process 
E)  lamina 
A)  transverse process 
B)  superior articular process 
C)  pedicle 
D)  inferior articular process 
E)  lamina

Question 11

The ________ is the bony chamber that protects and supports the brain.

Accepted Answer

A)  skull 
B)  centrum 
C)  cranium 
D)  cephalum 
E)  cortex 
A)  skull 
B)  centrum 
C)  cranium 
D)  cephalum 
E)  cortex

Question 12

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity
  
Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the sphenoid bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 13

Infection of the large process on the temporal bone would be called

Accepted Answer

A)  tinnitus. 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  meningitis. 
D)  petrositis. 
E)  mastoiditis. 
A)  tinnitus. 
B)  encephalitis. 
C)  meningitis. 
D)  petrositis. 
E)  mastoiditis.

Question 14

The ribs that have no attachment to the sternum are

Accepted Answer

A)  true ribs. 
B)  ribs 8-12 and are called false ribs. 
C)  floating ribs. 
D)  ribs 11 and 12. 
E)  ribs 11 and 12 and are called floating ribs. 
A)  true ribs. 
B)  ribs 8-12 and are called false ribs. 
C)  floating ribs. 
D)  ribs 11 and 12. 
E)  ribs 11 and 12 and are called floating ribs.

Question 15

As the result of an accident, Bill suffers a dislocated jaw. This injury would involve the

Accepted Answer

A)  stylohyoid ligaments. 
B)  hyoid bone. 
C)  condylar process of the mandible. 
D)  alveolar process of the mandible. 
E)  greater horn of the hyoid bone. 
A)  stylohyoid ligaments. 
B)  hyoid bone. 
C)  condylar process of the mandible. 
D)  alveolar process of the mandible. 
E)  greater horn of the hyoid bone.

Question 16

Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view)
  
Use Figure 7-2 to answer the following questions:
-Where is the spinal cord located?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The parietal bones and occipital bone articulate at the ________ suture.

Accepted Answer

A)  lambdoid 
B)  central 
C)  sagittal 
D)  coronal 
E)  posterior 
A)  lambdoid 
B)  central 
C)  sagittal 
D)  coronal 
E)  posterior

Question 18

Gesturing "no" with the head depends on the structure(s) of which cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  atlas 
B)  axis 
C)  vertebra prominens 
D)  both the atlas and the axis 
E)  both the atlas and the vertebra prominens 
A)  atlas 
B)  axis 
C)  vertebra prominens 
D)  both the atlas and the axis 
E)  both the atlas and the vertebra prominens

Question 19

The vertebral arch is formed by the pedicles and the

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse spinous processes. 
B)  dorsal spinous processes. 
C)  laminae. 
D)  costal facets. 
E)  intervertebral disc. 
A)  transverse spinous processes. 
B)  dorsal spinous processes. 
C)  laminae. 
D)  costal facets. 
E)  intervertebral disc.

Question 20

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

Accepted Answer

A)  mandible: movable facial bone in skull 
B)  maxilla: alveolar processes 
C)  sphenoid: external acoustic meatus 
D)  frontal: glabella 
E)  occipital: foramen magnum 
A)  mandible: movable facial bone in skull 
B)  maxilla: alveolar processes 
C)  sphenoid: external acoustic meatus 
D)  frontal: glabella 
E)  occipital: foramen magnum

Exam 7: The Axial Skeleton

In-Text Figure Based Questions -Which two pairs of ribs are the floating ribs? What distinguishes them from the other false ribs? (Figure-723)

In-Text Figure Based Questions -Name the fontanelles found on the infant skull. Why aren't they labeled on the adult skull? (Figure 7-16)

The part of the vertebrae that transfers weight along the axis of the vertebral column is the

While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an unconscious person, you are careful to positionyour hands correctly to avoid damage to the

The clavicles articulate with which portion of the sternum?

Which of these is not one of the facial bones?

Ridges that anchor muscles that stabilize the head are the

Which of the following statements about the coccyx is true?

The ability to nod "yes" is due to the articulation of which two bones?

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

The ________ is the bony chamber that protects and supports the brain.

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the sphenoid bone.

Infection of the large process on the temporal bone would be called

The ribs that have no attachment to the sternum are

As the result of an accident, Bill suffers a dislocated jaw. This injury would involve the

Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view) Use Figure 7-2 to answer the following questions: -Where is the spinal cord located?

The parietal bones and occipital bone articulate at the ________ suture.

Gesturing "no" with the head depends on the structure(s) of which cervical vertebrae?

The vertebral arch is formed by the pedicles and the

Which of the following pairs is mismatched?

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Bones and Bone Structure

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

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Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism, Nutrition, and Energetics

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

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