Question 1

The alveolar process of the mandible

Accepted Answer

A)  supports the upper teeth. 
B)  supports the lower teeth. 
C)  anchors the tongue. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  supports the upper teeth. 
B)  supports the lower teeth. 
C)  anchors the tongue. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an unconscious person, you are careful to position your 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 3

What bone articulates on the structure labeled "2"?

Accepted Answer

A)  femur 
B)  clavicle 
C)  humerus 
D)  manubrium 
E)  radius 
A)  femur 
B)  clavicle 
C)  humerus 
D)  manubrium 
E)  radius

Question 4

Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the

Accepted Answer

A)  styloid process. 
B)  mastoid process. 
C)  articular tubercle. 
D)  posterior clinoid process. 
E)  middle concha. 
A)  styloid process. 
B)  mastoid process. 
C)  articular tubercle. 
D)  posterior clinoid process. 
E)  middle concha.

Question 5

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 6

While visiting your friend who recently gave birth, she comments on her infant's soft spot. You think to yourself that the correct term for the "soft spot" located at the intersection of the frontal, sagittal, and coronal sutures is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sphenoidal fontanel. 
B)  anterior fontanel. 
C)  occipital fontanel. 
D)  mastoid fontanel. 
E)  cushion spot. 
A)  sphenoidal fontanel. 
B)  anterior fontanel. 
C)  occipital fontanel. 
D)  mastoid fontanel. 
E)  cushion spot.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the male pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A)  heavy, rough textured bone 
B)  heart-shaped pelvic inlet 
C)  angle of pubic arch greater than 100 degrees 
D)  relatively deep iliac fossa 
E)  ilia extend far above sacrum 
A)  heavy, rough textured bone 
B)  heart-shaped pelvic inlet 
C)  angle of pubic arch greater than 100 degrees 
D)  relatively deep iliac fossa 
E)  ilia extend far above sacrum

Question 8

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  scapula 
B)  tibia 
C)  sacrum 
D)  coxal bones 
E)  metacarpals 
A)  scapula 
B)  tibia 
C)  sacrum 
D)  coxal bones 
E)  metacarpals

Question 9

The space enclosed by the True
 pelvis is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

pelvic inl

Question 10

The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica contains the ________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)  lacrimal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  olfactory 
D)  nasal 
E)  sellar 
A)  lacrimal 
B)  pituitary 
C)  olfactory 
D)  nasal 
E)  sellar

Question 11

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 12

The three sides of this bone form a broad triangle.

Accepted Answer

A)  radius 
B)  clavicle 
C)  vertebra 
D)  sternum 
E)  scapula 
A)  radius 
B)  clavicle 
C)  vertebra 
D)  sternum 
E)  scapula

Question 13

Each of the following landmarks is associated with the occipital bone, except the

Accepted Answer

A)  superficial nuchal lines. 
B)  jugular foramen. 
C)  hypoglossal canals. 
D)  petrous process. 
E)  occipital crest. 
A)  superficial nuchal lines. 
B)  jugular foramen. 
C)  hypoglossal canals. 
D)  petrous process. 
E)  occipital crest.

Question 14

Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

A)  glenoid cavity 
B)  acetabulum 
C)  scapular cavity 
D)  scapular notch 
E)  rotator cup 
A)  glenoid cavity 
B)  acetabulum 
C)  scapular cavity 
D)  scapular notch 
E)  rotator cup

Question 15

What role do the fontanels play in infant development?

Accepted Answer

These fibrous connective tissue structur

Question 16

Which of the following is not part of the axial division of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A)  skull 
B)  auditory ossicles 
C)  hyoid bone 
D)  pectoral girdle 
E)  vertebral column 
A)  skull 
B)  auditory ossicles 
C)  hyoid bone 
D)  pectoral girdle 
E)  vertebral column

Question 17

The bony roof of the mouth is formed by ________ bone(s).

Accepted Answer

A)  the palatine 
B)  the vomer 
C)  the maxillary 
D)  the sphenoid 
E)  both the palatine and maxillary 
A)  the palatine 
B)  the vomer 
C)  the maxillary 
D)  the sphenoid 
E)  both the palatine and maxillary

Question 18

The superior and inferior temporal lines mark the points of attachment for

Accepted Answer

A)  muscles that stabilize the skull at the vertebral column. 
B)  muscles that open and close the eye. 
C)  muscles that close the mouth. 
D)  muscles that turn the head. 
E)  both muscles that stabilize the skull at the vertebral column and muscles that turn the head. 
A)  muscles that stabilize the skull at the vertebral column. 
B)  muscles that open and close the eye. 
C)  muscles that close the mouth. 
D)  muscles that turn the head. 
E)  both muscles that stabilize the skull at the vertebral column and muscles that turn the head.

Question 19

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 20

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the

Accepted Answer

A)  pubic symphysis. 
B)  lesser sciatic notch. 
C)  greater sciatic notch. 
D)  obturator foramen. 
E)  acetabulum. 
A)  pubic symphysis. 
B)  lesser sciatic notch. 
C)  greater sciatic notch. 
D)  obturator foramen. 
E)  acetabulum.

Exam 7: The Skeleton

The alveolar process of the mandible

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

What bone articulates on the structure labeled "2"?

Ligaments that support the hyoid bone are attached to the

Ridges that anchor muscles that stabilize the head are the

While visiting your friend who recently gave birth, she comments on her infant's soft spot. You think to yourself that the correct term for the "soft spot" located at the intersection of the frontal, sagittal, and coronal sutures is the

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the male pelvis?

Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?

The space enclosed by the True pelvis is called the ________.

The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica contains the ________ gland.

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

The three sides of this bone form a broad triangle.

Each of the following landmarks is associated with the occipital bone, except the

Identify the structure labeled "2."

What role do the fontanels play in infant development?

Which of the following is not part of the axial division of the skeletal system?

The bony roof of the mouth is formed by ________ bone(s).

The superior and inferior temporal lines mark the points of attachment for

Humans normally have ________ pairs of ribs.

The pubic and ischial rami encircle the

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

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