Chapter 7 Part 8 (multiple choice) Flashcards
Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone? A) ilium B) pelvic C) pubis D) ischium
A) ilium
The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are called \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) foramina B) sutures C) frontanelles D) areolas
C) frontanelles
What makes up the axial skeleton?
A) the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
B) shoulder and pelvic girdles
C) arms, legs, hands, and feet
D) the skull, vertebral column, and pelvis
A) the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) crista galli B) cribriform plate C) superior nasal concha D) inferior nasal concha
D) inferior nasal concha
Which vertebra does not have a body? A) last cervical B) atlas C) last lumbar D) axis
B) atlas
The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) squamous B) coronal C) lambdoid D) sagittal
D) sagittal
The pituitary gland is housed in the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) foramen lacerum B) vomer C) sella turcica of the sphenoid bone D) sinuses of the ethmoid bone
C) sella turcica of the sphenoid bone
The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.
A) is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone
B) is the only irregular bone found in the neck
C) is composed of three bones joined together
D) is the only bone formed by the fusion of right and left halves
A) is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone
Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) prevent hyperextension of the spine B) protect the spinal cord C) hold the spine erect D) hold the discs in place
A) prevent hyperextension of the spine
What is the major function of the intervertebral discs? A) prevent hyperextension of the spine B) string the vertebrae together C) prevent hyperextension D) absorb shock
D) absorb shock
Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones? A) vomer B) maxillae C) nasal conchae D) zygomatic bones
B) maxillae
Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region? A) scoliosis B) lordosis C) kyphosis D) swayback
A) scoliosis
Which of the following phrases best describes the function of the vertebral curves?
A) to improve cervical center of gravity
B) to accommodate muscle attachment
C) to provide resilience and flexibility
D) to accommodate the weight of the pelvic girdle
C) to provide resilience and flexibility
Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body? A) the sacrum B) the cervical region C) the sacral promontory D) the lumbar region
D) the lumbar region
Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue? A) mandible B) zygomatic bone C) hyoid bone D) palatine
C) hyoid bone
Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A) no intervertebral discs B) no transverse processes C) transverse foramina D) costal facets
D) costal facets
What is the major function of the axial skeleton?
A) provide central support for the body and protect internal organs
B) give the body resilience
C) provide a space for the major digestive organs
D) provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movement
A) provide central support for the body and protect internal organs
The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones? A) the humerus and the clavicle B) the humerus and the radius C) the scapula and the clavicle D) the radius and the ulna
D) the radius and the ulna
The “true wrist” or carpus consists of ________.
A) the metacarpals
B) a group of eight short bones united by ligaments
C) the phalanges
D) the styloid processes of the radius and ulna
B) a group of eight short bones united by ligaments
Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal? A) lateral cuneiform B) calcaneus C) medial cuneiform D) cuboid
C) medial cuneiform
Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek? A) temporal bone B) zygomatic bone C) sphenoid bone D) palatine bone
B) zygomatic bone
Which of the following is true about paranasal sinuses?
A) Paranasal sinuses are found in maxillary, ethmoid, and lacrimal bones.
B) Paranasal sinuses contain passages acting as one-way valves.
C) Paranasal sinuses enhance the resonance of the voice and lighten the skull.
D) Paranasal sinuses open into the oral cavity.
C) Paranasal sinuses enhance the resonance of the voice and lighten the skull.
