Deck 9: The Axial Skeleton

Question 1

The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica, surrounds the pituitary gland, and is a part of the bone.

A) ethmoid
B) sphenoid
C) palatine
D) vomer

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The is a median posterior projection arising at the junction of two laminae of the vertebral body.

A) pedicle
B) lamina
C) spinous process
D) vertebral arch

Answer 2

C

Question 3

These are the cheekbones of the face.

A) temporals
B) maxillae
C) sphenoids
D) zygomatics

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The cranial bones that house the organs of hearing are the bones.

A) temporal
B) parietal
C) sphenoid
D) occipital

Question 5

Fontanels are .

A) conical projections on a fetal skull
B) fibrous membranes in a fetal skull
C) rings of bone in a fetal skull
D) bones encased in cartilage

Question 6

This single bone of the skull underlies the area we commonly call the forehead.

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

Question 7

The foramen magnum is located in which bone of the skull?

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

Question 8

a superior projection on the bone, attaches to the dura mater and secures the brain within the skull.

A) Crista galli, ethmoid
B) Sella turcica, sphenoid
C) Sella turcia, ethmoid
D) Crista galli, sphenoid

Question 9

Which bone is not a part of the orbit?

A) frontal
B) nasal
C) sphenoid
D) zygomatic

Question 10

Costal facets are found on the _ vertebrae.

A) thoracic
B) sacral
C) cervical
D) lumbar

Question 11

These large paired bones form most of the lateral and superior walls of the cranial vault (calvaria).

A) frontal
B) occipital
C) parietal
D) temporal

Question 12

This foramen lies between the temporal and occipital bones on the inferior surface of the skull. A major vein and several cranial nerves pass through it.

A) foramen magnum
B) foramen lacerum
C) foramen ovale
D) jugular foramen

Question 13

The is the only facial bone with a sinus.

A) mandible
B) sphenoid
C) maxilla
D) ethmoid

Question 14

This facial bone forms part of the nasal septum.

A) ethmoid
B) inferior nasal concha
C) vomer
D) Both A and C are correct.

Question 15

How many pairs of ribs are there?

A) 24
B) 12
C) 14
D) 10

Question 16

The cribriform foramina, through which the fibers of cranial nerve I pass, are located in the _ bone on the floor of the skull.

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

Question 17

The transverse processes of vertebrae point , while the spinous process points .

A) medially, anteriorly
B) laterally, posteriorly
C) medially, posteriorly
D) laterally, anteriorly

Question 18

Seven pairs of ribs articulate _ with the sternum.

A) directly-the bony rib joins the bony sternum
B) indirectly via attachment to the costal cartilages of ribs above
C) directly via costal cartilages
D) only five pairs of ribs attach to the sternum, the others remain unattached

Question 19

The thoracic cage includes all of the bones below except the _.

A) thoracic vertebrae
B) sternum
C) ribs
D) clavicles

Question 20

The midline suture marking the articulation of the two parietal bones is called the _ suture.

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

Question 21

Intervertebral discs are absent between these vertebrae.

A) T1 and T2
B) T12 and L1
C) L5 and S1
D) atlas and axis

Question 22

An exaggerated curvature of this region of the vertebral column causes lordosis.

A) sacral
B) thoracic
C) lumbar
D) cervical

Question 23

You pick up a vertebra to identify it and note that the transverse processes contain foramina. This unique feature identifies the vertebra as coming from the region of the vertebral column.

A) sacral
B) lumbar
C) thoracic
D) cervical

Question 24

These important bone markings are located on the sternum.

A) sternal angle and transverse costal facet
B) manubrium and spinous process
C) xiphoid process and shaft
D) jugular notch and xiphisternal joint

Question 25

What is ultimately the fate of fontanels in a child or an adult skull?

A) They become thinner fibrous regions between cranial bones.
B) They do not change.
C) They ossify, and in time become sutures.

Question 26

These facial bones increase the ability of the nasal passageways to warm and humidify incoming air.

A) maxillae
B) inferior nasal conchae
C) nasal
D) ethmoids

Question 27

These small paired bones of the orbit contain a passageway through which tears pass.

A) palatine
B) zygomatic
C) nasal
D) lacrimal

Question 28

This bone does not articulate with any other bone in the body. Muscles of the neck and tongue attach to it.

A) occipital
B) hyoid
C) mandible
D) palatine

Question 29

This primary curvature of the spine is located in the chest region.

A) lumbar
B) cervical
C) thoracic
D) sacral

Question 30

The on the axis (C2) forms a pivot point with the atlas (C1) that allows you to nod a "no."

A) transverse foramen
B) posterior tubercle
C) dens
D) superior articular facet

Question 31

These keystone bones of the face contact all other facial bones except the mandible.

A) sphenoids
B) zygomatics
C) temporals
D) maxillae

Question 32

This part of the rib articulates with the appropriate vertebra.

A) shaft
B) costal end
C) head
D) neck