Bones Review Quiz Flashcards
Why are the cranial bones able to fit so snugly to the brain?
The bones form after the brain has started development.
What is the primary function of the masseter muscles?
Increasing bite strength.
Which bone supports olfactory function?
Ethmoid
Compared to other great apes, humans have much smaller teeth. What is the most reasonable explanation for this?
Humans have a different diet than other great apes.
What unique adaptation of the vertebral column allows humans to be bipedal?
An āSā shaped curvature
If you bend forward, which ligaments are being stretched? SATA
Posterior Longitudinal Ligament, Ligamentum Flavum
What makes floating ribs unique?
They do not connect to the sternum.
A torn labrum is a common sports injury. Which of these is true about this injury? SATA
It limits the range of motion of the shoulder joint.
During a football game, a player is tackled at the knees and has their knee joint pushed too far backwards. Which ligament is the most likely to be damaged?
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Why are there no synarthrotic synovial joints?
Synovial joints are too mobile.
