Question 1

The ossa coxae are united anteriorly by the pubic symphysis and posteriorly by the sacrum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these bones does not contribute to the region known as the pterion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Frontal
B)   Sphenoid
C)   Occipital
D)   Parietal
E)   TemporalF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Rami, trochanters, tubercles, and tuberosities are bone markings that serve as

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A)   articulating surfaces.
B)   passageways for nerves.
C)   attachments for ligaments or tendons.
D)   pits or depressions to hold cartilage.
E)   passageways for blood vessels.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The palm of the hand is formed by the ________ bones.

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Question 5

Describe the similarities between the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs.

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Each limb is held in place by a girdle (...

Question 6

-This figure shows the scapula. Which number indicates the acromion?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   3
C)   4
D)   5
E)   7F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 7

The incisive foramen and palatine process are features of which bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mandible
B)   Palatine bone
C)   Vomer
D)   Maxilla
E)   Temporal boneF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

The ________ of the scapula is the point where the medial and lateral borders meet.

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A)   lateral angle
B)   superior angle
C)   supraglenoid tubercle
D)   infraglenoid tubercle
E)   inferior angleF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

-This figure shows the major cavities within the skull. Which number indicates the sphenoid sinus?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4
E)   The sphenoid sinus is not shown on this figure.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

-This figure shows a lateral view of the skull. Which number indicates the styloid process?

Accepted Answer

A)   4
B)   5
C)   6
D)   7
E)   The styloid process is not shown on this figure.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The pelvic outlet is the space surrounded by the pelvic brim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The hyoid bone is located between the

Accepted Answer

A)   mandible and the larynx.
B)   maxilla and the mandible.
C)   pharynx and the nasal cavity.
D)   cranium and the axilla.
E)   larynx and the trachea.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Which cervical vertebra is also known as the vertebra prominens?

Accepted Answer

A)   C1
B)   C2
C)   C4
D)   C5
E)   C7F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Supraorbital margins with thick, rounded, blunt borders are characteristic of female skulls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

-This figure shows the thoracic cage. What vertebra is indicated by number 8?

Accepted Answer

A)   L1
B)   L2
C)   T1
D)   T12
E)   T10F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

-This figure shows the scapula. Which number indicates the superior angle?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   4
D)   7
E)   10F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Protection of vital organs and hematopoiesis are two functions commonly named for the ________ skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A)   axial
B)   appendicularC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 18

Which bone bears the mandibular fossa?

Accepted Answer

A)   Maxilla
B)   Temporal
C)   Zygomatic
D)   Mandible
E)   FrontalF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Which bone bears the superior and inferior temporal lines?

Accepted Answer

A)   Temporal
B)   Occipital
C)   Parietal
D)   Frontal
E)   ZygomaticF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

Which curves of the vertebral column are present at birth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thoracic and sacral
B)   Lumbar and cervical
C)   Lumbar and sacral
D)   Cervical and thoracic
E)   Lumbar and thoracicF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Exam 8: Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

Which of these bones does not contribute to the region known as the pterion?

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-This figure shows the scapula. Which number indicates the acromion?

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Which cervical vertebra is also known as the vertebra prominens?

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Describe the similarities between the skeletal structures of the upper and lower limbs.

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The ossa coxae are united anteriorly by the pubic symphysis and posteriorly by the sacrum.

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The pelvic outlet is the space surrounded by the pelvic brim.

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Which curves of the vertebral column are present at birth?

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-This figure shows the thoracic cage. What vertebra is indicated by number 8?

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Supraorbital margins with thick, rounded, blunt borders are characteristic of female skulls.

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The incisive foramen and palatine process are features of which bone?

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Which bone bears the superior and inferior temporal lines?

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Rami, trochanters, tubercles, and tuberosities are bone markings that serve as

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The ________ of the scapula is the point where the medial and lateral borders meet.

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-This figure shows the major cavities within the skull. Which number indicates the sphenoid sinus?

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-This figure shows the scapula. Which number indicates the superior angle?

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-This figure shows a lateral view of the skull. Which number indicates the styloid process?

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Protection of vital organs and hematopoiesis are two functions commonly named for the ________ skeleton.

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Which bone bears the mandibular fossa?

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The hyoid bone is located between the

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The palm of the hand is formed by the ________ bones.

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