Exam 6: The Skeletal System

The first cervical vertebra is the

A bone that is broken but does not pierce the skin is a(n)

What structure forms the "point" of the elbow?

Which of the following does NOT aid in the stabilization of a synovial joint?

Intervertebral disks are composed of

What is the function of a tubercle on a bone?

Which of the following is NOT a cartilaginous joint?

To which type of vertebrae are the ribs attached?

Spongy bone is not as strong as compact bone.

Pointing the toes (or standing on tiptoes)is an example of

The temporal process is a part of the ______ bone.

Which of the following is the largest of the coxal bones?

Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?

What type of synovial joint is found between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb?

Shrugging the shoulders is an example of

A __________ is a massive process found only on the femur.

Which suture is between the parietal and temporal bones?

What is the butterfly-shaped bone on the floor of the cranium?

The bones that form the instep of the foot are the

Which of the following sutures connects the two parietal bones?