Question 1

What is the purpose of the vertebral curvatures?

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Their purpose is to increase t...

Question 2

Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

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A)  calcaneus
B)  medial cuneiform
C)  lateral cuneiform
D)  cuboidE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

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These processes superior and inferior)al...

Question 4

The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones?

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A)  femur- fibula
B)  humerus- ulna
C)  humerus- radius
D)  femur- tibiaE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is true about paranasal sinuses?

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A)  Paranasal sinuses enhance the resonance of the voice and lighten the skull.
B)  Paranasal sinuses are found in maxillary,ethmoid,and lacrimal bones.
C)  Paranasal sinuses open into the oral cavity.
D)  Paranasal sinuses contain passages acting as one- way valves.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 6

Along with support,the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to .

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A)  hold the spine erect
B)  hold the discs in place
C)  prevent hyperextension of the spine
D)  protect the spinal cordE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina.

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The answer of Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina....

Question 8

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

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This area is called the surgic...

Question 9

The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the .

Accepted Answer

A)  crista galli
B)  superior nasal concha
C)  inferior nasal concha
D)  cribriform plateE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

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A)  lordosis
B)  kyphosis
C)  scoliosis
D)  swaybackE) None of the above
F) All of the above C

Question 11

The heel bone is called the _ _.

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The answer of The heel bone is called the _...

Question 12

What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

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It positions the weight of the...

Question 13

The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the .

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The answer of The medial condyle of the femur articulates...

Question 14

What makes up the axial skeleton?

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A)  shoulder and pelvic girdles
B)  arms,legs,hands,and feet
C)  the skull,vertebral column,and rib cage
D)  the skull,vertebral column,and pelvisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

The is a spinous process that is visible through the skin and can be used as a landmark for counting the vertebrae.

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The answer of The is a spinous process that is...

Question 16

The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the .

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The answer of The lateral condyle of the femur articulates...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the .

Accepted Answer

A)  lambdoid
B)  squamosal
C)  sagittal
D)  coronalE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Describe the differences between the bones of the lower and upper limb and briefly state why these differences exist.

Accepted Answer

The lower limbs carry the weight of the body and are subjected to exceptional forces.These bones are thicker and stronger.The upper limb bones are adapted for flexibility and mobility and are therefore smaller and lighter.

Question 20

The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone,whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and .

Accepted Answer

A)  ethmoid
B)  maxilla
C)  zygomatic
D)  lacrimalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: The Skeleton

What is the purpose of the vertebral curvatures?

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Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?

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What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

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The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones?

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Which of the following is true about paranasal sinuses?

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Along with support,the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to .

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Only the _ vertebrae have transverse foramina.

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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 ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the .

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Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

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The heel bone is called the _ _.

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What is the function of the lumbar curvature?

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The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the .

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What makes up the axial skeleton?

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The is a spinous process that is visible through the skin and can be used as a landmark for counting the vertebrae.

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The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the .

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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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The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the .

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Describe the differences between the bones of the lower and upper limb and briefly state why these differences exist.

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The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone,whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and .

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