Question 1

Each one of the coxal bones is formed by the fusion of ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  5 
E)  6

Question 2

The bony portion of the nasal septum is formed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  nasal bones. 
B)  perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone. 
C)  perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and vomer bones. 
D)  vomer and sphenoid bone. 
E)  perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and sphenoid bones. 
A)  nasal bones. 
B)  perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone. 
C)  perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and vomer bones. 
D)  vomer and sphenoid bone. 
E)  perpendicular plate of the ethmoid and sphenoid bones.

Question 3

Figure 7-5 The Femur
Use Figure 7-5 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "12."

Accepted Answer

A)  greater trochanter 
B)  linea aspera 
C)  head 
D)  lateral epicondyle 
E)  lateral condyle 
A)  greater trochanter 
B)  linea aspera 
C)  head 
D)  lateral epicondyle 
E)  lateral condyle

Question 4

The part of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles is the

Accepted Answer

A)  manubrium. 
B)  body. 
C)  xiphoid process. 
D)  angle. 
E)  tuberculum. 
A)  manubrium. 
B)  body. 
C)  xiphoid process. 
D)  angle. 
E)  tuberculum.

Question 5

Thoracic vertebrae can be distinguished from other vertebrae by the presence of

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse processes. 
B)  transverse foramina. 
C)  facets for the articulation of ribs. 
D)  notched spinous processes. 
E)  costal cartilages. 
A)  transverse processes. 
B)  transverse foramina. 
C)  facets for the articulation of ribs. 
D)  notched spinous processes. 
E)  costal cartilages.

Question 6

The clavicle articulates with the manubrium at the

Accepted Answer

A)  acromial end. 
B)  superior border. 
C)  sternal end. 
D)  scapular spine. 
E)  medial border. 
A)  acromial end. 
B)  superior border. 
C)  sternal end. 
D)  scapular spine. 
E)  medial border.

Question 7

Which of these types of vertebrae and their numbers is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical-7 
B)  thoracic-12 
C)  lumbral-5 
D)  sacral-1 
E)  coccygeal-3 to 5 
A)  cervical-7 
B)  thoracic-12 
C)  lumbral-5 
D)  sacral-1 
E)  coccygeal-3 to 5

Question 8

The nasal complex consists of all of the following bones, except the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Figure 7-5 The Femur
Use Figure 7-5 to answer the following questions:
-The tarsus contains ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  7 
E)  8 
A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  7 
E)  8

Question 10

Figure 7-4 The Humerus
Use Figure 7-4 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "9."

Accepted Answer

A)  olecranon process 
B)  medial epicondyle 
C)  lateral epicondyle 
D)  greater tubercle 
E)  trochlea 
A)  olecranon process 
B)  medial epicondyle 
C)  lateral epicondyle 
D)  greater tubercle 
E)  trochlea

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The hyoid bone

Accepted Answer

A)  attaches to tongue muscles. 
B)  is linked to the styloid process by a ligament. 
C)  is superior to the larynx. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  attaches to tongue muscles. 
B)  is linked to the styloid process by a ligament. 
C)  is superior to the larynx. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

In the anatomical position, the ulna is located ________ to the radius.

Accepted Answer

A)  distal 
B)  proximal 
C)  medial 
D)  superior 
E)  none of these 
A)  distal 
B)  proximal 
C)  medial 
D)  superior 
E)  none of these

Question 14

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity
Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure encloses the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  7 
E)  8 
A)  4 
B)  5 
C)  6 
D)  7 
E)  8

Question 15

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.

Accepted Answer

A)  larger 
B)  longer 
C)  smaller 
D)  wider 
E)  deeper 
A)  larger 
B)  longer 
C)  smaller 
D)  wider 
E)  deeper

Question 16

Each of the following statements concerning the development of the skull is True , except that

Accepted Answer

A)  the bones of the skull develop from a single ossification focus. 
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)  the bones of the skull develop from a single ossification focus. 
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 17

What is the name of the structure labeled "8"?

Accepted Answer

A)  sella turcica 
B)  foramen ovale 
C)  foramen rotundum 
D)  carotid canal 
E)  foramen spinosum 
A)  sella turcica 
B)  foramen ovale 
C)  foramen rotundum 
D)  carotid canal 
E)  foramen spinosum

Question 18

The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot. A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  a loose Achilles tendon 
B)  weak tarsometatarsal joints 
C)  weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals 
D)  weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia 
E)  poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals 
A)  a loose Achilles tendon 
B)  weak tarsometatarsal joints 
C)  weakness in the ligaments that attach the calcaneus to the distal ends of the metatarsals 
D)  weakness in the ligaments that attach the talus to the tibia 
E)  poor alignment of the phalanges with the metatarsals

Question 19

Two prominent features of the clavicle are the proximal sternal end at the and the distal ________ end.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two prominent features of the clavicle are...

Question 20

A nerve that carries sensory information from the teeth and gums of the lower jaw passes through the

Accepted Answer

A)  ramus of the mandible. 
B)  condylar process. 
C)  mental foramen. 
D)  mandibular foramen. 
E)  maxillary foramen. 
A)  ramus of the mandible. 
B)  condylar process. 
C)  mental foramen. 
D)  mandibular foramen. 
E)  maxillary foramen.

Exam 7: The Skeleton

Each one of the coxal bones is formed by the fusion of ________ bones.

The bony portion of the nasal septum is formed by the

Figure 7-5 The Femur Use Figure 7-5 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "12."

The part of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles is the

Thoracic vertebrae can be distinguished from other vertebrae by the presence of

The clavicle articulates with the manubrium at the

Which of these types of vertebrae and their numbers is not correct?

The nasal complex consists of all of the following bones, except the

Figure 7-5 The Femur Use Figure 7-5 to answer the following questions: -The tarsus contains ________ bones.

Figure 7-4 The Humerus Use Figure 7-4 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "9."

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

The hyoid bone

In the anatomical position, the ulna is located ________ to the radius.

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions: -Which structure encloses the pituitary gland?

A male has a ________ pelvic outlet when compared to the woman's pelvic outlet.

Each of the following statements concerning the development of the skull is True , except that

What is the name of the structure labeled "8"?

The condition known as "flat feet" is due to a lower-than-normal longitudinal arch in the foot. A problem with which of the following would most likely contribute to this condition?

Two prominent features of the clavicle are the proximal sternal end at the and the distal ________ end.

A nerve that carries sensory information from the teeth and gums of the lower jaw passes through 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

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

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Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

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