Question 1

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings
Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View)
Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part.
-Structure E is the

Accepted Answer

A)  vertebral arch. 
B)  dens. 
C)  spinous process. 
D)  pedicle. 
E)  lamina. 
A)  vertebral arch. 
B)  dens. 
C)  spinous process. 
D)  pedicle. 
E)  lamina.

Question 2

One role of the fontanels is to

Accepted Answer

A)  allow for the change in shape of the skull during childbirth. 
B)  serve as ossification centers for the facial bones. 
C)  serve as the final bony plates of the skull. 
D)  lighten the weight of the skull bones. 
E)  enclose the vertebral column. 
A)  allow for the change in shape of the skull during childbirth. 
B)  serve as ossification centers for the facial bones. 
C)  serve as the final bony plates of the skull. 
D)  lighten the weight of the skull bones. 
E)  enclose the vertebral column.

Question 3

Which facial bone articulates with the frontal bone and the maxilla to complete the lateral wall of the orbit?

Accepted Answer

A)  vomer bone 
B)  nasal bone 
C)  lacrimal bone 
D)  inferior nasal concha 
E)  zygomatic bone 
A)  vomer bone 
B)  nasal bone 
C)  lacrimal bone 
D)  inferior nasal concha 
E)  zygomatic bone

Question 4

Why might a person suffering from osteoporosis benefit from increased calcium ingestion?

Accepted Answer

In osteoporosis,a decrease in the calciu

Question 5

The primary curves of the vertebral column that develop before birth are the

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical and lumbar. 
B)  cervical and thoracic. 
C)  cervical and sacral. 
D)  thoracic and sacral. 
E)  thoracic and lumbar. 
A)  cervical and lumbar. 
B)  cervical and thoracic. 
C)  cervical and sacral. 
D)  thoracic and sacral. 
E)  thoracic and lumbar.

Question 6

An arch on the underside of the foot is important because it

Accepted Answer

A)  provides cushioning against the ground. 
B)  provides more room between the phalanges. 
C)  provides room for blood vessels and nerves on the inferior aspect of the foot. 
D)  gives better traction of the feet against the ground when walking or running. 
E)  is necessary. 
A)  provides cushioning against the ground. 
B)  provides more room between the phalanges. 
C)  provides room for blood vessels and nerves on the inferior aspect of the foot. 
D)  gives better traction of the feet against the ground when walking or running. 
E)  is necessary.

Question 7

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View)
Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part.
-Structure D is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sella turcica. 
B)  styloid process. 
C)  mastoid process. 
D)  external auditory meatus. 
E)  coronoid process. 
A)  sella turcica. 
B)  styloid process. 
C)  mastoid process. 
D)  external auditory meatus. 
E)  coronoid process.

Question 8

Which structural feature of the humerus is a common fracture site?

Accepted Answer

A)  intertubercular groove 
B)  lateral epicondyle 
C)  anatomical neck 
D)  lesser tubercle 
E)  surgical neck 
A)  intertubercular groove 
B)  lateral epicondyle 
C)  anatomical neck 
D)  lesser tubercle 
E)  surgical neck

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  distal articulation between the tibia and fibula 
B)  articulation between bones of the skull 
C)  shoulder joint 
D)  articulation between the diaphysis and epiphysis in a growing long bone 
E)  articulation between carpals 
A)  distal articulation between the tibia and fibula 
B)  articulation between bones of the skull 
C)  shoulder joint 
D)  articulation between the diaphysis and epiphysis in a growing long bone 
E)  articulation between carpals

Question 10

The presence of ________ strongly indicates that the long bone is still growing.

Accepted Answer

A)  an epiphyseal plate 
B)  an articular cartilage 
C)  an epiphyseal line 
D)  an epiphysis 
E)  trabeculae 
A)  an epiphyseal plate 
B)  an articular cartilage 
C)  an epiphyseal line 
D)  an epiphysis 
E)  trabeculae

Question 11

Pads of ________ are often found around the edges of diarthrotic joints to provide protection for the articular cartilages.

Accepted Answer

A)  connective tissue 
B)  hyaline cartilage 
C)  synovial fluid 
D)  fibrocartilage 
E)  adipose tissue 
A)  connective tissue 
B)  hyaline cartilage 
C)  synovial fluid 
D)  fibrocartilage 
E)  adipose tissue

Question 12

A downward movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  inversion. 
B)  abduction. 
C)  adduction. 
D)  flexion. 
E)  extension. 
A)  inversion. 
B)  abduction. 
C)  adduction. 
D)  flexion. 
E)  extension.

Question 13

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View)
Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part.
-The lower jawbone seen in the picture is the

Accepted Answer

A)  maxilla. 
B)  mandible. 
C)  palatine. 
D)  temporal. 
E)  concha. 
A)  maxilla. 
B)  mandible. 
C)  palatine. 
D)  temporal. 
E)  concha.

Question 14

The ________ of the radius assists in the stabilization of the wrist joint by preventing lateral movement of the bones of the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A)  olecranon process 
B)  coronoid process 
C)  styloid process 
D)  radial tuberosity 
E)  capitulum 
A)  olecranon process 
B)  coronoid process 
C)  styloid process 
D)  radial tuberosity 
E)  capitulum

Question 15

Where would the osteoclasts be located?

Accepted Answer

A)  K 
B)  I 
C)  H 
D)  J 
E)  F 
A)  K 
B)  I 
C)  H 
D)  J 
E)  F

Question 16

The posterior surface of the bony roof of the mouth is formed by the

Accepted Answer

A)  palatine bones. 
B)  vomer. 
C)  maxillae. 
D)  sphenoid bone. 
E)  zygomatic bones. 
A)  palatine bones. 
B)  vomer. 
C)  maxillae. 
D)  sphenoid bone. 
E)  zygomatic bones.

Question 17

The coccyx is typically composed of ________ fused vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  3-5 
C)  6-7 
D)  7-8 
E)  9-11 
A)  1-2 
B)  3-5 
C)  6-7 
D)  7-8 
E)  9-11

Question 18

The presence of an epiphyseal line indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphyseal growth has ended. 
B)  epiphyseal growth is just beginning. 
C)  growth in bone diameter is just beginning. 
D)  the bone is fractured at that location. 
E)  The presence of an epiphyseal line does not indicate any particular event. 
A)  epiphyseal growth has ended. 
B)  epiphyseal growth is just beginning. 
C)  growth in bone diameter is just beginning. 
D)  the bone is fractured at that location. 
E)  The presence of an epiphyseal line does not indicate any particular event.

Question 19

The bony portion of the nasal septum includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  vomer 
B)  ethmoid and sphenoid 
C)  nasal bones 
D)  inferior nasal conchae 
E)  vomer and ethmoid 
A)  vomer 
B)  ethmoid and sphenoid 
C)  nasal bones 
D)  inferior nasal conchae 
E)  vomer and ethmoid

Question 20

The ribs articulate with the

Accepted Answer

A)  spinous processes of the vertebrae. 
B)  transverse processes of the vertebrae. 
C)  laminae of the vertebrae. 
D)  pedicles of the vertebrae. 
E)  vertebral foramen. 
A)  spinous processes of the vertebrae. 
B)  transverse processes of the vertebrae. 
C)  laminae of the vertebrae. 
D)  pedicles of the vertebrae. 
E)  vertebral foramen.

Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -Structure E is the

One role of the fontanels is to

Which facial bone articulates with the frontal bone and the maxilla to complete the lateral wall of the orbit?

Why might a person suffering from osteoporosis benefit from increased calcium ingestion?

The primary curves of the vertebral column that develop before birth are the

An arch on the underside of the foot is important because it

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -Structure D is the

Which structural feature of the humerus is a common fracture site?

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

The presence of ________ strongly indicates that the long bone is still growing.

Pads of ________ are often found around the edges of diarthrotic joints to provide protection for the articular cartilages.

A downward movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is termed

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -The lower jawbone seen in the picture is the

The ________ of the radius assists in the stabilization of the wrist joint by preventing lateral movement of the bones of the wrist.

Where would the osteoclasts be located?

The posterior surface of the bony roof of the mouth is formed by the

The coccyx is typically composed of ________ fused vertebrae.

The presence of an epiphyseal line indicates

The bony portion of the nasal septum includes which of the following?

The ribs articulate with the

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Photo Credit: Ralph T. Hutchings Figure 6-3 A Cervical Vertebra (Superior View) Use Figure 6-3 to identify the labeled part. -Structure E is the

One role of the fontanels is to

Which facial bone articulates with the frontal bone and the maxilla to complete the lateral wall of the orbit?

Why might a person suffering from osteoporosis benefit from increased calcium ingestion?

The primary curves of the vertebral column that develop before birth are the

An arch on the underside of the foot is important because it

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -Structure D is the

Which structural feature of the humerus is a common fracture site?

Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

The presence of ________ strongly indicates that the long bone is still growing.

Pads of ________ are often found around the edges of diarthrotic joints to provide protection for the articular cartilages.

A downward movement toward the longitudinal axis of the body in the frontal plane is termed

Figure 6-2 Adult Skull (Lateral View) Use Figure 6-2 to identify the labeled part. -The lower jawbone seen in the picture is the

The ________ of the radius assists in the stabilization of the wrist joint by preventing lateral movement of the bones of the wrist.

Where would the osteoclasts be located?

The posterior surface of the bony roof of the mouth is formed by the

The coccyx is typically composed of ________ fused vertebrae.

The presence of an epiphyseal line indicates

The bony portion of the nasal septum includes which of the following?

The ribs articulate with the

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

Cell Structure and Function

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The General and Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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