Question 1

Which is not true about aging of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) Bone density decreases with age. 
B) Articulating surfaces deteriorate with age. 
C) Many bones fuse with age. 
D) Bone mass increases with age. 
E) No exceptions; all choices are true. 
A) Bone density decreases with age. 
B) Articulating surfaces deteriorate with age. 
C) Many bones fuse with age. 
D) Bone mass increases with age. 
E) No exceptions; all choices are true.

Question 2

The inferior articular processes of each vertebra articulate with the superior articular processes of the vertebra immediately cranial to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The spinal cord terminates at an opening in the sacrum called the

Accepted Answer

A) anterior sacral foramen. 
B) sacral canal. 
C) posterior sacral foramen. 
D) inferior sacral foramen. 
E) sacral hiatus. 
A) anterior sacral foramen. 
B) sacral canal. 
C) posterior sacral foramen. 
D) inferior sacral foramen. 
E) sacral hiatus.

Question 4

The primary curves of the vertebral column are also called accommodation curves,while the secondary curves are also called _____________ curves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary curves of the vertebral column...

Question 5

Developmentally,the most significant growth in the skull occurs

Accepted Answer

A) between the ages of 5 and 10. 
B) between the ages of 10 and 15. 
C) before age 5. 
D) between the ages of 15 and 20. 
E) between the ages of 20 and 25. 
A) between the ages of 5 and 10. 
B) between the ages of 10 and 15. 
C) before age 5. 
D) between the ages of 15 and 20. 
E) between the ages of 20 and 25.

Question 6

Which bone bears the mandibular fossa?

Accepted Answer

A) Maxilla 
B) Temporal 
C) Zygomatic 
D) Mandible 
E) Frontal 
A) Maxilla 
B) Temporal 
C) Zygomatic 
D) Mandible 
E) Frontal

Question 7

Which of these is not a paranasal sinus?

Accepted Answer

A) Maxillary sinus 
B) Ethmoid sinus 
C) Sphenoid sinus 
D) Mastoid sinus 
E) Frontal sinus 
A) Maxillary sinus 
B) Ethmoid sinus 
C) Sphenoid sinus 
D) Mastoid sinus 
E) Frontal sinus

Question 8

As a person ages,the teeth wear down from use in a process called dental __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a person ages,the teeth wear down...

Question 9

Fontanelles persist into adulthood,but are usually gone by age 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Developmentally,the vertebrae and ribs are formed by portions called __________ that separate from the somites,surround the neural tube,and become cartilaginous.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Developmentally,the vertebrae and ribs are formed by...

Question 11

Which of these bones does not contribute to the region known as the pterion?

Accepted Answer

A) Frontal 
B) Sphenoid 
C) Occipital 
D) Parietal 
E) Temporal 
A) Frontal 
B) Sphenoid 
C) Occipital 
D) Parietal 
E) Temporal

Question 12

The clavicles articulate with the sternum at the _____ notches.

Accepted Answer

A) clavicular 
B) suprasternal 
C) cleidosternal 
D) jugular 
E) first costal 
A) clavicular 
B) suprasternal 
C) cleidosternal 
D) jugular 
E) first costal

Question 13

The _________ process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.

Accepted Answer

A) alveolar 
B) condylar 
C) mastoid 
D) temporal 
E) coronoid 
A) alveolar 
B) condylar 
C) mastoid 
D) temporal 
E) coronoid

Question 14

Each auricular surface of the sacrum is located on a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) ala. 
B) median sacral crest. 
C) sacral cornu. 
D) apex. 
E) spinous process. 
A) ala. 
B) median sacral crest. 
C) sacral cornu. 
D) apex. 
E) spinous process.

Question 15

Which features are found only on thoracic vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A) Costal facets and demifacets 
B) Transverse foramina 
C) Spinous processes 
D) Vertebral foramina 
E) Laminae 
A) Costal facets and demifacets 
B) Transverse foramina 
C) Spinous processes 
D) Vertebral foramina 
E) Laminae

Question 16

The pterygoid spines and optic canals are features of the _____ bone.

Accepted Answer

A) ethmoid 
B) temporal 
C) sphenoid 
D) occipital 
E) frontal 
A) ethmoid 
B) temporal 
C) sphenoid 
D) occipital 
E) frontal

Question 17

Which feature is unique to the axis?

Accepted Answer

A) Dens 
B) Bifid spinous process 
C) Superior articular facet 
D) Transverse foramen 
E) Vertebral foramen 
A) Dens 
B) Bifid spinous process 
C) Superior articular facet 
D) Transverse foramen 
E) Vertebral foramen

Question 18

What is the function of the cribriform plate?

Accepted Answer

A) Permits air to enter the cranial cavity to cool the brain 
B) Provides large surface area for muscle attachment 
C) Permits passage of the olfactory nerves 
D) Forms part of the nasal septum 
E) Articulates with the atlas for rotational head movement 
A) Permits air to enter the cranial cavity to cool the brain 
B) Provides large surface area for muscle attachment 
C) Permits passage of the olfactory nerves 
D) Forms part of the nasal septum 
E) Articulates with the atlas for rotational head movement

Question 19

What is the function of the nuchal lines?

Accepted Answer

A) Attachment for dura mater 
B) Attachment for muscles and ligaments 
C) Passageway for cranial nerves 
D) Passageway for jugular vein 
E) Grooves for dural sinuses 
A) Attachment for dura mater 
B) Attachment for muscles and ligaments 
C) Passageway for cranial nerves 
D) Passageway for jugular vein 
E) Grooves for dural sinuses

Question 20

Though it does not articulate with any other bone,the hyoid bone is considered to be part of the axial skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Axial Skeleton

Which is not true about aging of the skeleton?

The inferior articular processes of each vertebra articulate with the superior articular processes of the vertebra immediately cranial to it.

The spinal cord terminates at an opening in the sacrum called the

The primary curves of the vertebral column are also called accommodation curves,while the secondary curves are also called _____________ curves.

Developmentally,the most significant growth in the skull occurs

Which bone bears the mandibular fossa?

Which of these is not a paranasal sinus?

As a person ages,the teeth wear down from use in a process called dental __________.

Fontanelles persist into adulthood,but are usually gone by age 50.

Developmentally,the vertebrae and ribs are formed by portions called __________ that separate from the somites,surround the neural tube,and become cartilaginous.

Which of these bones does not contribute to the region known as the pterion?

The clavicles articulate with the sternum at the _____ notches.

The _________ process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.

Each auricular surface of the sacrum is located on a(n)

Which features are found only on thoracic vertebrae?

The pterygoid spines and optic canals are features of the _____ bone.

Which feature is unique to the axis?

What is the function of the cribriform plate?

What is the function of the nuchal lines?

Though it does not articulate with any other bone,the hyoid bone is considered to be part of the axial skeleton.

A First Look at Anatomy

The Celt Basic Unit of Structure and Function

Embryology

Tissue Level of Organization

Integumentary System

Cartilage and Bone

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue and Organization

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Surface Anatomy

Nervous Tissue

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Pathways and Integrative Functions

Autonomic Nervous System

Senses: General and Special

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

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