Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

-This figure shows a superior view of the cranial cavity.Which number indicates the foramen spinosum?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 6 
D) 7 
E) 8

Question 4

The portion of the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland is the

Accepted Answer

A) pterygoid process. 
B) pterygoid plate. 
C) greater wing. 
D) lesser wing. 
E) sella turcica.

Question 5

The inner,gelatinous region of each intervertebral disc is called the

Accepted Answer

A) annulus fibrosus. 
B) nucleus pulposus. 
C) lamella. 
D) chondral ring. 
E) articular ring.

Question 6

There are three pairs of nasal conchae in the nasal cavity;the superior and middle pairs are part of the ethmoid bone,but the inferior ones are separate bones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Foramina in the skull serve as passageways for blood vessels,nerves,and other structures.Which of these foramina is covered by connective tissue in adults,and therefore does not serve as a passageway?

Accepted Answer

A) Foramen lacerum 
B) Foramen rotundum 
C) Foramen ovale 
D) Foramen spinosum 
E) Foramen magnum

Question 8

The sternal angle can be used as an anatomical landmark to identify the position of the

Accepted Answer

A) apex of the heart. 
B) jugular vein. 
C) second rib. 
D) trachea. 
E) hyoid bone.

Question 9

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 10

Which facial bone is shaped like the letter "L"?

Accepted Answer

A) Nasal 
B) Lacrimal 
C) Vomer 
D) Palatine 
E) Zygomatic

Question 11

-This figure shows a superior view of the cranial cavity.Which number indicates the sella turcica?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 9 
E) 10

Question 12

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.

Question 13

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 14

-This figure shows the major cavities within the skull.Which number indicates the sphenoid sinus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

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 16

A perpendicular plate is a feature of the _____ and _____ bones.

Accepted Answer

A) palatine;lacrimal 
B) ethmoid;sphenoid 
C) palatine;ethmoid 
D) nasal;lacrimal 
E) maxilla;zygomatic

Question 17

-This figure shows a superior view of a vertebra.Which number indicates the spinous process?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 6 
E) 7

Question 18

The vertebral processes that are most easily palpated along the midline of the back are the _____ processes.

Accepted Answer

A) transverse 
B) inferior articular 
C) superior articular 
D) lamellar 
E) spinous

Question 19

Which cranial fossa supports the cerebellum?

Accepted Answer

A) Anterior 
B) Posterior 
C) Middle 
D) Lateral 
E) Medial

Question 20

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

Exam 7: Axial Skeleton