Exam 7: The Skeleton

The widest intervertebral discs are found in the ________ region.

The shallow indentation on the superior surface of the manubrium is called the

How does the female skull differ from the male skull?

Crossing the field to take her outfield position for a neighborhood softball game,Molly is hit in the face by a wild practice pitch.The ball hits her squarely in the eye socket,shattering several bones,but miraculously only bruising her eyeball.Which bones might be affected?

Figure 7-3 -Which structure is the acromion?

While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)on an unconscious person,you are careful to position your hands correctly to avoid damage to the

Billy is injured during a high school football game.His chest is badly bruised and he is experiencing difficulty in breathing.What might the problem be?

How are vertebrosternal ribs distinguished from vertebrochondral ribs?

How many vertebrae are in the lumbar region of the vertebral column?

The nasal complex consists of all of the following bones except the ________ bone.

The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica contains the ________ gland.

The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the

Ten-year-old Joey jumps off the back porch,lands on his right heel,and breaks his foot.Which foot bone is most likely broken?

The bony compartment that houses the brain is called the

Why are the bodies of the lumbar vertebrae so large?

Which of the following is located closest to the jugular notch?

Describe the alveolar process.

________ curves of the spine develop late in fetal development.

In the anatomical position,the ulna is located ________ to the radius.

Normal human skeletons contain ________ cervical vertebrae.