Question 1

Which bones form the inferior margin of the orbit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxilla and zygomatic 
B)  Frontal and sphenoid 
C)  Palatine and sphenoid 
D)  Lacrimal and ethmoid 
E)  Zygomatic and sphenoid

Question 2

Which of these features is found in a lumbar vertebra?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pedicles 
B)  Vertebral foramen 
C)  Spinous process 
D)  Vertebral arch 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 3

The head of the fibula articulates with the fibular articular facet on the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral condyle of the tibia. 
B)  lateral condyle of the femur. 
C)  medial malleolus of the tibia. 
D)  medial condyle of the tibia. 
E)  medial condyle of the femur.

Question 4

The zygomatic process of the temporal bone and the ________ process of the zygomatic bone form the zygomatic arch.

Accepted Answer

A)  zygomatic 
B)  maxillary 
C)  frontal 
D)  temporal 
E)  mastoid

Question 5

Which bone count is not correct for a normal adult human?

Accepted Answer

A)  14 facial bones 
B)  7 pairs of true ribs 
C)  7 lumbar vertebrae 
D)  6 auditory ossicles 
E)  8 cranial bones

Question 6

At what location do the three bones of the os coxae fuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iliac crest 
B)  Ischial tuberosity 
C)  Acetabulum 
D)  Pelvic brim 
E)  Pubic symphysis

Question 7

The deltoid muscle attaches to the humerus at the deltoid ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The deltoid muscle attaches to the humerus...

Question 8

Which tarsal bone articulates with metatarsals IV and V?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talus 
B)  Calcaneus 
C)  Lateral cuneiform 
D)  Cuboid 
E)  Medial cuneiform

Question 9

-This figure shows the bones of the ankle and foot. The bone indicated by number 4 is the

Accepted Answer

A)  lateral cuneiform. 
B)  intermediate cuneiform. 
C)  navicular. 
D)  medial cuneiform. 
E)  talus.

Question 10

Which bone does not contribute to the medial longitudinal arch of the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talus 
B)  Navicular 
C)  Cuboid 
D)  Metatarsal I 
E)  Medial cuneiform

Question 11

-This figure shows a lateral view of the skull. Which number indicates the lambdoid suture?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  The lambdoid suture is not shown on this figure.

Question 12

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.

Question 13

Briefly describe the structure and function of fontanelles.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which is not a feature of the ethmoid bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cribriform foramina 
B)  Perpendicular plate 
C)  Crista galli 
D)  Inferior nasal concha 
E)  Orbital plate

Question 15

Rib 1 articulates with vertebra ________ and the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  T1; body of the sternum 
B)  T2; body of the sternum 
C)  T1; manubrium of the sternum 
D)  C7; manubrium of the sternum 
E)  T2; clavicle

Question 16

The vertebral column includes ________ cervical, ________ thoracic, and ________ lumbar vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  5, 12, 7 
B)  6, 14, 6 
C)  7, 13, 4 
D)  7, 12, 5 
E)  6, 13, 5

Question 17

The ________ suture is the articulation between the occipital bone and both parietal bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  lambdoid 
B)  coronal 
C)  sagittal 
D)  squamous 
E)  frontal

Question 18

When dribbling a basketball, the radius is crossed over the ulna in the forearm. In other words, the forearm is

Accepted Answer

A)  pronated. 
B)  supinated.

Question 19

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the ________ articulates with the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus; scapula 
B)  scapula; clavicle 
C)  scapula; thoracic cage 
D)  clavicle; humerus 
E)  clavicle; sternum

Question 20

Which bone does not belong to the appendicular skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  Femur 
B)  Sacrum 
C)  Calcaneus 
D)  Clavicle 
E)  Ulna

Exam 8: Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton