Question 1

Which of the following surface features does the ulna not possess?

Accepted Answer

A) olecranon 
B) styloid process 
C) trochlear notch 
D) capitulum 
E) head 
A) olecranon 
B) styloid process 
C) trochlear notch 
D) capitulum 
E) head

Question 2

The ribs articulate with the ________ of the vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) spinous processes 
B) transverse processes 
C) laminae 
D) pedicles 
E) auric arches 
A) spinous processes 
B) transverse processes 
C) laminae 
D) pedicles 
E) auric arches

Question 3

Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?

Accepted Answer

A) humerus 
B) sternum 
C) clavicle 
D) radius 
E) ulna 
A) humerus 
B) sternum 
C) clavicle 
D) radius 
E) ulna

Question 4

As you proceed from the head down the vertebral column,

Accepted Answer

A) the vertebrae become smaller and lighter. 
B) vertebral bodies become absent. 
C) the transverse foramina become more evident. 
D) the vertebrae become larger and heavier. 
E) more odontoid processes become evident. 
A) the vertebrae become smaller and lighter. 
B) vertebral bodies become absent. 
C) the transverse foramina become more evident. 
D) the vertebrae become larger and heavier. 
E) more odontoid processes become evident.

Question 5

Figure 7-4
-Around which structure does the radius rotate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Powerful hip muscles attach posteriorly to the femur along the

Accepted Answer

A) greater trochanter. 
B) lesser trochanter. 
C) linea aspera. 
D) medial epicondyle. 
E) fovea capitis. 
A) greater trochanter. 
B) lesser trochanter. 
C) linea aspera. 
D) medial epicondyle. 
E) fovea capitis.

Question 7

How would a broken clavicle affect the mobility and stability of the scapula?

Accepted Answer

The clavicle attaches the scapula to the

Question 8

Which regions of the vertebral column do not consist of individual vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?

Accepted Answer

A) tibial tuberosity 
B) intercondylar eminence 
C) gluteal tuberosity 
D) greater trochanter 
E) head of the femur 
A) tibial tuberosity 
B) intercondylar eminence 
C) gluteal tuberosity 
D) greater trochanter 
E) head of the femur

Question 10

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 11

Identify the major fontanelles.

Accepted Answer

A) anterior,posterior,sphenoidal,and mastoid fontanelles 
B) anterior,posterior,superior,and inferior fontanelles 
C) anterior,posterior,medial,and lateral fontanelles 
D) frontal,temporal,parietal,and occipital fontanelles 
E) coronal,sagittal,squamous,and lambdoidal fontanelles 
A) anterior,posterior,sphenoidal,and mastoid fontanelles 
B) anterior,posterior,superior,and inferior fontanelles 
C) anterior,posterior,medial,and lateral fontanelles 
D) frontal,temporal,parietal,and occipital fontanelles 
E) coronal,sagittal,squamous,and lambdoidal fontanelles

Question 12

Figure 7-5
-Identify the structure labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The bony portion of the nasal septum is formed by the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Figure 7-2
-Identify the structure labeled "7."

Accepted Answer

A) transverse process 
B) lamina 
C) pedicle 
D) vertebral body 
E) spinous process 
A) transverse process 
B) lamina 
C) pedicle 
D) vertebral body 
E) spinous process

Question 15

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 16

The anatomical term for the thumb is

Accepted Answer

A) talus. 
B) triquetrum. 
C) hallux. 
D) pollex. 
E) patella. 
A) talus. 
B) triquetrum. 
C) hallux. 
D) pollex. 
E) patella.

Question 17

There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist,which form ________ rows of bones in the wrist.

Accepted Answer

A) 2; 8 
B) 10; 3 
C) 4; 2 
D) 8; 2 
E) 6; 2 
A) 2; 8 
B) 10; 3 
C) 4; 2 
D) 8; 2 
E) 6; 2

Question 18

Name the major components of a typical vertebra.

Accepted Answer

A) intervertebral discs,intervertebral foramina,and vertebral canal 
B) articular processes,vertebral arch,and vertebral body 
C) vertebral head,vertebral body,vertebral discs 
D) vertebral body,vertebral curves,intervertebral foramina 
E) intervertebral discs,intervertebral foramina,vertebral arch 
A) intervertebral discs,intervertebral foramina,and vertebral canal 
B) articular processes,vertebral arch,and vertebral body 
C) vertebral head,vertebral body,vertebral discs 
D) vertebral body,vertebral curves,intervertebral foramina 
E) intervertebral discs,intervertebral foramina,vertebral arch

Question 19

Which three bones fuse to make up the hip bone?

Accepted Answer

A) ischium,ilium,and pubis 
B) ilium,sacrum,and coccyx 
C) sacrum,coccyx,and pubis 
D) ischium,ilium,and acetabulum 
E) ilium,pelvis,and acetabulum 
A) ischium,ilium,and pubis 
B) ilium,sacrum,and coccyx 
C) sacrum,coccyx,and pubis 
D) ischium,ilium,and acetabulum 
E) ilium,pelvis,and acetabulum

Question 20

All of the following are true of the sacrum exceptthat it

Accepted Answer

A) provides protection for reproductive,digestive,and excretory organs. 
B) provides a point of attachment for leg muscles. 
C) articulates with the pelvic girdle. 
D) articulates with the second and third lumbar vertebrae. 
E) articulates with the coccyx. 
A) provides protection for reproductive,digestive,and excretory organs. 
B) provides a point of attachment for leg muscles. 
C) articulates with the pelvic girdle. 
D) articulates with the second and third lumbar vertebrae. 
E) articulates with the coccyx.

Exam 7: The Skeleton

Which of the following surface features does the ulna not possess?

The ribs articulate with the ________ of the vertebrae.

Which bone articulates with the scapula at the glenoid cavity?

As you proceed from the head down the vertebral column,

Figure 7-4 -Around which structure does the radius rotate?

Powerful hip muscles attach posteriorly to the femur along the

How would a broken clavicle affect the mobility and stability of the scapula?

Which regions of the vertebral column do not consist of individual vertebrae?

Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?

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?

Identify the major fontanelles.

Figure 7-5 -Identify the structure labeled "3."

The bony portion of the nasal septum is formed by the

Figure 7-2 -Identify the structure labeled "7."

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

The anatomical term for the thumb is

There are ________ carpal bones located in the wrist,which form ________ rows of bones in the wrist.

Name the major components of a typical vertebra.

Which three bones fuse to make up the hip bone?

All of the following are true of the sacrum exceptthat it

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