Question 1

Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cervical region
B)  the lumbar region
C)  the sacrum
D)  the sacral promontoryE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

Accepted Answer

Intervertebral discs are composed of an ...

Question 3

The anatomy of the thoracic cage provides ridged support and protection but at the same time is also flexible and mobile.Of the list below,which feature does not aid in the flexibility and movement of the thoracic cage?

Accepted Answer

A)  the jugular notch
B)  the costal spaces occupied by costal muscle
C)  the sternal angle
D)  the costal cartilagesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Of the list below select the one that gives the least explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.

Accepted Answer

A)  The relatively open glenoid cavity of the glenohumeral joint.
B)  The scapula does not articulate to the axial skeleton directly.
C)  The subscapular notch is a passage way for nerves.
D)  The clavicle articulates to the axial skeleton at only the sternal end.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

Accepted Answer

A)  femur
B)  fibula
C)  tibia
D)  talusE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

Accepted Answer

This area is called the surgic...

Question 8

Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

Accepted Answer

There are three arches: the medial and l...

Question 10

Which of the following would be most associated with housing the special sense organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cranial bones
B)  hyoid bone
C)  the facial bones
D)  the bones of the inner earE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcaneus
B)  medial malleolus
C)  head
D)  lateral malleolusE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  femur
B)  ilium
C)  pubis
D)  ischiumE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the bones of the skull would you most associate with hearing and balance?

Accepted Answer

A)  the occipital bone
B)  the zygomatic bone
C)  the temporal bone
D)  the parietal boneE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?

Accepted Answer

The hyoid acts as an attachment point fo...

Question 15

Which of the following is not a movement that can occur between vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  supination
B)  rotation
C)  flexion and extension
D)  lateral flexionE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the superior part of the nasal septum?

Accepted Answer

A)  perpendicular plate
B)  orbital plate
C)  cribriform plate
D)  crista galliE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The range of motion as well as the direction of motion for the various regions of the spine differs.For example the lumbar spine is capable of flexion and extension but little rotational movement.While the thoracic spine rotates with little flexion or extension.This is due to variation in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the orientation of the superior and inferior articular facets
B)  the composition of the intervertebral disks
C)  the arrangement of muscular attachment to the spinous processes
D)  the thickness of the intervertebral discE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The proximal end of the ulna illustrates the relationship of form and function.The rounded trochlear notch articulates with the hourglass shape of the trochlea.This forms a joint that allows for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the curling of the fingers
B)  the hyper extension of the forearm
C)  the rotational motion of the forearm
D)  the hinge like motion of the forearmE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are two foramina on vertebrae 11 and 12.
B)  The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs.
C)  The orientation of the articular processes is different from all the other thoracic vertebrae.
D)  The spinous processes are directed parallel with the centrum.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to the "false ribs," that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: The Skeleton

The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.

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Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

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The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to the "false ribs," that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum.

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Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

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Which of the following is not a movement that can occur between vertebrae?

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The anatomy of the thoracic cage provides ridged support and protection but at the same time is also flexible and mobile.Of the list below,which feature does not aid in the flexibility and movement of the thoracic cage?

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Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

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Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.

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Which of the bones of the skull would you most associate with hearing and balance?

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Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.

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The range of motion as well as the direction of motion for the various regions of the spine differs.For example the lumbar spine is capable of flexion and extension but little rotational movement.While the thoracic spine rotates with little flexion or extension.This is due to variation in ________.

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The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.

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Of the list below select the one that gives the least explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.

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Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?

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Which of the following would be most associated with housing the special sense organs?

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Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the superior part of the nasal septum?

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If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?

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Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?

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How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?

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The proximal end of the ulna illustrates the relationship of form and function.The rounded trochlear notch articulates with the hourglass shape of the trochlea.This forms a joint that allows for ________.

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