Exam 7: The Skeleton

Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?

Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae.

The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?

All of the bones of the skull, except the mandible, are united by sutures and are therefore immovable.

The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

Only the ________ vertebrae have transverse foramina.

Match the following: A) Temporal bones B) Lacrimal bones C) Sphenoid D) Maxillae -These very small bones are at the medial wall of each orbit.

Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?

The fibula is the major weight-bearing bone of the leg.

The ischium articulates with both the ilium and the pubis.

What is the purpose of the vertebral curvatures?

Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Forms parts of the middle cranial fossa, dorsal walls of the orbits, and external walls of the skull.

Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?

The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.

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. -Squamosal suture.

The hyoid bone is anchored by the annular ligament to the styloid process of the temporal bone,

Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -No canals or foramen present.

The "True wrist" or carpus consists of ________.

Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.