Exam 7: The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

If cerebrospinal fluid was in the nasal cavity,this would indicate damage to the [dropdown 1] bone.If cerebrospinal fluid was found in the ear,this would indicate damage to the [dropdown 2] bone. Dropdown choices: ethmoid frontal nasal sphenoid temporal

Which condition is characterized by an increase or exaggeration of the lumbar curve of the vertebral column?

A prominent ridge or elongated projection on a bone is called a

Bones in the following area protect the brain.

Briefly describe the function of the fontanels.

Briefly describe the five categories of bones found in the human body based on the shape of the bones.

The hyoid bone is suspended by ligaments and muscle that extend from the _____ of the temporal bone.

In the diagram,which is largest fontanel in size at birth.

In the diagram,which of the cervical vertebrae contains a unique process that is responsible for the ability to move your head from side to side signifying "no"?

In the diagram,which part is often broken during CPR due to incorrect positioning of hands?

Which cranial bone is called the "keystone" of the cranial floor because it articulates with every other cranial bone?

Which are the three components of the nasal septum?

In the diagram,which is the styloid process?

The two primary curves of the adult vertebral column are the

Briefly describe the six fontanels of the infant skull including their location,shape and time of closure.

The tubercle found on the neck of a rib articulates with a facet found on the

In the diagram,which is the clavicular notch?

The ___ suture articulates with the most bones in the skull.

Which of the following statements is NOT true with regard to bones of the skull?

Briefly describe the location of the four most prominent sutures of the skull including the articulating bones.