Question 1

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

Accepted Answer

A)  kyphosis 
B)  scoliosis 
C)  lordosis 
D)  swayback 
A)  kyphosis 
B)  scoliosis 
C)  lordosis 
D)  swayback B

Question 2

The temporal bone connects to the zygomatic bone via the temporal process of the temporal bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

Accepted Answer

The pectoral girdle moves freely across the thorax and allows the upper limb a high degree of mobility, while the pelvic girdle is secured to the axial skeleton to provide strength and support. This is why the glenoid cavity of the scapula is relatively shallow and the acetabulum of the pelvis is a deep socket.

Question 4

Match the following:
A) Axis
B) Thoracic vertebrae
C) Lumbar vertebrae
D) Atlas
E) Coccyx
-These bones have the thickest centrum with short blunt spinous processes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Axis
B) Thoracic vertebrae
C) Lumbar...

Question 5

The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to ribs that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most common site of fracture in the humerus is the anatomical neck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the following:
A) Humerus
B) Radius
C) Phalanges
-The fingers have three of these bones and the thumb has only two.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Humerus
B) Radius
C) Phalanges
-The fingers...

Question 8

Body weight is carried primarily by the talus and calcaneus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What structure is the "missing" body of the second cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What structure is the "missing" body of...

Question 10

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine 
B)  maxilla 
C)  ethmoid 
D)  lacrimal 
A)  palatine 
B)  maxilla 
C)  ethmoid 
D)  lacrimal

Question 11

You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis. What is involved in this screening?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis literally means "twisted disea

Question 12

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  femur 
B)  tibia 
C)  fibula 
D)  talus 
A)  femur 
B)  tibia 
C)  fibula 
D)  talus

Question 13

When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating, the heel of the hand should be placed on the sternum on a line drawn between the nipples. Why would it be a problem if the hand was placed at a lower part of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

The compressions could break t

Question 14

Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
-Passageway for optic nerve.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match...

Question 15

Match the following:
A) Temporal bones
B) Lacrimal bones
C) Sphenoid
D) Maxillae
-This bone houses the apparatus of the internal and middle ear.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Temporal bones
B) Lacrimal bones
C)...

Question 16

There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match the following:
A) Connects occipital and temporal bones.
B) Connects parietal and frontal bones.
C) Connects temporal and parietal bones.
D) Connects occipital and parietal bones.
E) Connects right and left parietal bones.
-Coronal suture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Connects occipital and temporal...

Question 18

Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
-Encloses hypophysis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match...

Question 19

Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  ischium 
B)  pubis 
C)  ilium 
D)  pelvic 
A)  ischium 
B)  pubis 
C)  ilium 
D)  pelvic

Question 20

Match the following:
A) Axis
B) Thoracic vertebrae
C) Lumbar vertebrae
D) Atlas
E) Coccyx
-These bones have articular facets for the ribs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following:
A) Axis
B) Thoracic vertebrae
C) Lumbar...

Exam 7: The Skeleton

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

The temporal bone connects to the zygomatic bone via the temporal process of the temporal bone.

How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

Match the following: A) Axis B) Thoracic vertebrae C) Lumbar vertebrae D) Atlas E) Coccyx -These bones have the thickest centrum with short blunt spinous processes.

The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to ribs that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum.

The most common site of fracture in the humerus is the anatomical neck.

Match the following: A) Humerus B) Radius C) Phalanges -The fingers have three of these bones and the thumb has only two.

Body weight is carried primarily by the talus and calcaneus.

What structure is the "missing" body of the second cervical vertebrae?

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________.

You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis. What is involved in this screening?

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating, the heel of the hand should be placed on the sternum on a line drawn between the nipples. Why would it be a problem if the hand was placed at a lower part of the sternum?

Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Passageway for optic nerve.

Match the following: A) Temporal bones B) Lacrimal bones C) Sphenoid D) Maxillae -This bone houses the apparatus of the internal and middle ear.

There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.

Match the following: A) Connects occipital and temporal bones. B) Connects parietal and frontal bones. C) Connects temporal and parietal bones. D) Connects occipital and parietal bones. E) Connects right and left parietal bones. -Coronal suture.

Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Encloses hypophysis.

Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?

Match the following: A) Axis B) Thoracic vertebrae C) Lumbar vertebrae D) Atlas E) Coccyx -These bones have articular facets for the ribs.

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