Question 1

The vertebral column contains ________ lumbar vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  12 
E)  31 
A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  12 
E)  31

Question 2

The prominent bulge just posterior and inferior to the external auditory meatus is the

Accepted Answer

A)  mastoid process. 
B)  styloid process. 
C)  occipital condyle. 
D)  condyloid process. 
E)  temporal process. 
A)  mastoid process. 
B)  styloid process. 
C)  occipital condyle. 
D)  condyloid process. 
E)  temporal process.

Question 3

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the

Accepted Answer

A)  ishial spine. 
B)  iliac fossa. 
C)  ishial fossa. 
D)  obturator foramen. 
E)  pubic symphysis. 
A)  ishial spine. 
B)  iliac fossa. 
C)  ishial fossa. 
D)  obturator foramen. 
E)  pubic symphysis.

Question 4

The vertebra prominens is another name for the ________ vertebra.

Accepted Answer

A)  first cervical 
B)  second cervical 
C)  seventh cervical 
D)  first thoracic 
E)  fifth lumbar 
A)  first cervical 
B)  second cervical 
C)  seventh cervical 
D)  first thoracic 
E)  fifth lumbar

Question 5

The ________ passes through the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vagus nerve; foramen magnum 
B)  trigeminal nerve; foramen ovale 
C)  acoustic nerve; external acoustic meatus 
D)  internal jugular vein; jugular foramen 
E)  internal carotid artery; jugular foramen 
A)  vagus nerve; foramen magnum 
B)  trigeminal nerve; foramen ovale 
C)  acoustic nerve; external acoustic meatus 
D)  internal jugular vein; jugular foramen 
E)  internal carotid artery; jugular foramen

Question 6

Figure 7-4 The Humerus
Use Figure 7-4 to answer the following questions:
-When the arm is straight, which structure accepts the olecranon?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  8 
E)  9 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  8 
E)  9

Question 7

The floating ribs are

Accepted Answer

A)  ribs 11-12. 
B)  also called vertebrosternal ribs. 
C)  ribs 1-7. 
D)  ribs 11-12 and also called vertebral ribs. 
E)  also called vertebrosternal ribs and ribs 1-7. 
A)  ribs 11-12. 
B)  also called vertebrosternal ribs. 
C)  ribs 1-7. 
D)  ribs 11-12 and also called vertebral ribs. 
E)  also called vertebrosternal ribs and ribs 1-7.

Question 8

Of the following bones, which is unpaired?

Accepted Answer

A)  vomer 
B)  maxillary 
C)  palatine 
D)  nasal 
E)  none of these 
A)  vomer 
B)  maxillary 
C)  palatine 
D)  nasal 
E)  none of these

Question 9

Ossification of the sternum is not complete until at least age

Accepted Answer

A)  50. 
B)  25. 
C)  16. 
D)  10. 
E)  6. 
A)  50. 
B)  25. 
C)  16. 
D)  10. 
E)  6.

Question 10

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus. 
B)  femur. 
C)  tibia. 
D)  fibula. 
E)  coxal bone. 
A)  humerus. 
B)  femur. 
C)  tibia. 
D)  fibula. 
E)  coxal bone.

Question 11

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the

Accepted Answer

A)  olecranon fossa. 
B)  coronoid fossa. 
C)  radial fossa. 
D)  intertubercular groove. 
E)  radial groove. 
A)  olecranon fossa. 
B)  coronoid fossa. 
C)  radial fossa. 
D)  intertubercular groove. 
E)  radial groove.

Question 12

The radius articulates with the

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus. 
B)  ulna. 
C)  carpals. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  humerus. 
B)  ulna. 
C)  carpals. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

The skull contains ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  32 
B)  22 
C)  42 
D)  12 
E)  none of the above 
A)  32 
B)  22 
C)  42 
D)  12 
E)  none of the above

Question 14

What process is the insertion site for the temporalis muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  ramus of the mandible 
B)  condylar process 
C)  coronoid process 
D)  mastoid process 
E)  styloid process 
A)  ramus of the mandible 
B)  condylar process 
C)  coronoid process 
D)  mastoid process 
E)  styloid process

Question 15

Frank gets into a brawl at a sports event and receives a broken nose. After the nose heals, he starts to have sinus headaches and discomfort in the area of his maxillae. What is probably the cause of Frank's discomfort?

Accepted Answer

Frank probably has a deviated septum as

Question 16

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 17

Figure 7-3 The Scapula
Use Figure 7-3 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled " 1."

Accepted Answer

A)  spine 
B)  scapular process 
C)  acromion 
D)  coracoid process 
E)  scapular notch 
A)  spine 
B)  scapular process 
C)  acromion 
D)  coracoid process 
E)  scapular notch

Question 18

The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the

Accepted Answer

A)  skull. 
B)  pelvis. 
C)  sacrum. 
D)  teeth. 
E)  thoracic cage. 
A)  skull. 
B)  pelvis. 
C)  sacrum. 
D)  teeth. 
E)  thoracic cage.

Question 19

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  14 
D)  18 
E)  10 
A)  15 
B)  20 
C)  14 
D)  18 
E)  10

Question 20

The ligamentum nuchae

Accepted Answer

A)  attaches the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae. 
B)  helps to hold the head in an upright position. 
C)  attaches the atlas to the occipital bone of the skull. 
D)  attaches the sternum to the ribs. 
E)  stabilizes the lumbar vertebrae. 
A)  attaches the ribs to the thoracic vertebrae. 
B)  helps to hold the head in an upright position. 
C)  attaches the atlas to the occipital bone of the skull. 
D)  attaches the sternum to the ribs. 
E)  stabilizes the lumbar vertebrae.

Exam 7: The Skeleton

The vertebral column contains ________ lumbar vertebrae.

The prominent bulge just posterior and inferior to the external auditory meatus is the

The pelvic organs are mostly found within the

The vertebra prominens is another name for the ________ vertebra.

The ________ passes through the ________.

Figure 7-4 The Humerus Use Figure 7-4 to answer the following questions: -When the arm is straight, which structure accepts the olecranon?

The floating ribs are

Of the following bones, which is unpaired?

Ossification of the sternum is not complete until at least age

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the

The radius articulates with the

The skull contains ________ bones.

What process is the insertion site for the temporalis muscle?

Frank gets into a brawl at a sports event and receives a broken nose. After the nose heals, he starts to have sinus headaches and discomfort in the area of his maxillae. What is probably the cause of Frank's discomfort?

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

Figure 7-3 The Scapula Use Figure 7-3 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled " 1."

The clearest distinction between a male and female skeleton is seen in the characteristics of the

Each hand has ________ phalangeal bones.

The ligamentum nuchae

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Level of Organization

Cellular Level of Organization

Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

Articulations

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood and Blood Vessels

The Heart and Cardiovascular Function

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

Filters

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