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Ch. 7 Question
Anatomy Test 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many bones comprise the skull? 1 22 200 220 | 22 |
| The _____ is not an integral bone of the skull and is not attached by sutures to the remainder of the skull bones. sphenoid ethmoid maxilla mandible | mandible |
| This skull bone is connected to the rest of the cranium posteriorly via the coronal suture. It is the ______ bone. parietal frontal occipital sphenoid | frontal |
| This bone contains four major areas: squamous, tympanic, mastoid, and petrous. It is the ______ bone. mandible occipital temporal frontal | temporal |
| Which of the following structures serves as a "seat" of the endocrine system by supporting the pituitary gland? Pterygoid process Greater wings of the sphenoid bone Lesser wings of the sphenoid bone Sella turcica | Sella turcica |
| The scientific name for the cheekbone is the _______. zygomatic bone maxilla nasal bone palatine bone | zygomatic bone |
| Which of the following bones does not articulate directly with any other bone in the skeleton? Mandible Clavicle Scapula Hyoid | Hyoid |
| What is the purpose of the external acoustic meatus? Transmits the jugular vein Transmits cranial nerves VII and VIII Transmits cranial nerves IX, X, and XI To transmit sound to the eardrum | To transmit sound to the eardrum |
| Which bone does not help form the orbital cavity? Temporal Frontal Zygomatic Lacrimal | Temporal |
| How many bones form the adult vertebral column? 2 26 206 62 | 26 |
| The primary functions of the vertebral column include ______. conducting nervous impulses from the brain protection of the spinal cord transmission of weight from the trunk to the lower limbs both b and c | both b and c |
| What is the primary function of the intervertebral foramina? To allow passage of the spinal cord Attachment of ligaments For exit of spinal nerves from the spinal cord To anchor the intervertebral discs | For exit of spinal nerves from the spinal cord |
| Cervical vertebrae can be uniquely identified by the presence of ______. transverse foramina transverse processes spinous processes vertebral foramina | transverse foramina |
| The ______ move(s) while nodding "yes," while the ______ stabilize(s) movement while shaking your head "no." axis; atlas atlas; axis occipital condyles; dens dens; occipital condyles | occipital condyles; dens |
| This group of vertebrae is the only group that articulates with the ribs. Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral | Thoracic |
| The major function(s) of the thoracic cage is (are) ______. to protect the lungs to help expand the thoracic cavity during breathing to aid in digestion both a and b | both a and b |
| Which of the following organs lies directly posterior to the sternum? Heart Brain Spinal cord Liver | Heart |
| Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton? Clavicle Scapula Sternum Ilium | Sternum |
| The arrangement of bones and muscles of the pectoral girdle is such that there is a high degree of ________ but a low level of ________. strength; length flexibility; stability stability; flexibility flexibility; endurance | flexibility; stability |
| The ______ is the most frequently fractured portion of the humerus. anatomical neck surgical neck radial groove trochlea | surgical neck |
| The "funny bone" of the elbow is actually this portion of the humerus. Trochlea Capitulum Lateral epicondyle Medial epicondyle | Medial epicondyle |
| The ______ rotates about the ______ when you pronate your forearm (the palm faces posteriorly). ulna; radius ulna; humerus radius; humerus radius; ulna | radius; ulna |
| Which two carpals articulate with the radius to form the wrist joint? Triquetrum and lunate Scaphoid and pisiform Scaphoid and lunate Trapezoid and hamate | Scaphoid and lunate |
| Which of these bones would bear a ring? Phalanx Metacarpal Carpal Tarsal | Phalanx |
| Each of the hip bones is comprised of _____ separate bone(s). 1 2 3 4 | 3 |
| Which of the following bones is capable of bearing the greatest physical stress? Femur Ischium Fibula Patella | Femur |
| Which of the following is not true of the male pelvis? The acetabula are larger The surfaces are smoother Angle is 50° to 60° The cavity of the true pelvis is narrow and deep | The surfaces are smoother |
| This bone of the leg bears no weight. Femur Tibia Fibula Talus | Fibula |
| Primary curvatures ______. include the cervical and lumbar curvatures include the cervical and thoracic curvatures include the sacral and cervical curvatures are well developed at birth | are well developed at birth |
| Which of the following is not true concerning the intervertebral discs as we age? They become thinner. They become less elastic. They become more hydrated. The risk of disc herniation increases. | They become more hydrated. |
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