Deck 7: The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

Question 1

Which of the listed cranial bones form the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor?

A)Frontal
B)Temporal
C)Parietal
D)Occipital
E)Nasal

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which facial bone articulates with teeth?

A)Lacrimal
B)Palatine
C)Vomer
D)Maxillae
E)Nasal

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which following types of bone is the occipital bone?

A)Long bone
B)Short bone
C)Flat bone
D)Irregular bone
E)Sesamoid bone

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A rounded articular projection supported on a constricted portion (neck)of a bone is called a

A)foramen.
B)condyle.
C)tuberosity.
D)head.
E)trochanter.

Question 5

Bones in the following area protect the brain.

A)Cranium
B)Vertebral column
C)Sacrum
D)Face
E)Ribcage

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of surface markings on bone?

A)They allow the passage of nerves and blood vessels.
B)They provide sites of attachment for muscles.
C)They allow bones to shorten or lengthen.
D)They help form joints.
E)They can be depressions or projections.

Question 7

Which of following facial bones is a single (unpaired)bone in the human skull?

A)maxilla
B)nasal
C)lacrimal
D)mandible
E)zygomatic

Question 8

Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A)The axial skeleton has 80 bones.
B)The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones.
C)The axial skeleton is composed of the bones that run through the axis of the body.
D)Children have more bones than adults.
E)The appendicular skeleton does not include the pelvic and pectoral girdles.

Question 9

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

A)Tarsals
B)Tibia
C)Sphenoid
D)Scapula
E)Clavicle

Question 10

Which of the listed cranial bones contain the organs of hearing and balance,and articulate with the mandible?

A)Frontal
B)Temporal
C)Parietal
D)Occipital
E)Nasal

Question 11

Briefly describe the five categories of bones found in the human body based on the shape of the bones.

Question 12

Which cranial bone is called the "keystone" of the cranial floor because it articulates with every other cranial bone?

A)Occipital
B)Frontal
C)Ethmoid
D)Nasal
E)Sphenoid

Question 13

The branch of medicine that deals with correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system is called

A)Rheumatics
B)Podiatry
C)Orthopedics
D)Cardiology
E)Dermatology

Question 14

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

A)Hyoid
B)Ribs
C)Vertebrae
D)Carpals
E)Sternum

Question 15

Which of the following statements is NOT true with regard to bones of the skull?

A)Some skull bones are covered with a mucous membrane.
B)The only movable bone in the skull is the mandible.
C)The bones of the skull contain foramina but no fissures.
D)The facial bones provide support for the entrance of the digestive system.
E)Some bones of the skull contain sinus cavities.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

A)Vomer
B)Palatine
C)Lacrimal
D)Occipital
E)Mandible

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a facial bone?

A)Parietal
B)Nasal
C)Maxillae
D)Zygomatic
E)Palatine

Question 18

Which cranial bone is anterior to the sphenoid and posterior to the nasal bones and contains foramina for the olfactory cranial nerve?

A)Ethmoid
B)Frontal
C)Palatine
D)Maxilla
E)Temporal

Question 19

A prominent ridge or elongated projection on a bone is called a

A)crest.
B)trochanter.
C)sulcus.
D)fossa.
E)tubercle.

Question 20

An opening or hole in a bone through which blood vessels,nerves and ligaments pass is called a

A)fissure.
B)foramen.
C)fossa.
D)meatus.
E)sulcus.

Question 21

Briefly describe the six fontanels of the infant skull including their location,shape and time of closure.

Question 22

Briefly describe the function of the fontanels.

Question 23

Which gender shows the coccyx pointed inferiorly?

A)Females
B)Males
C)Both genders
D)The coccyx does not point inferiorly in either gender

Question 24

In the diagram,where is the lacrimal bone?

A)E
B)F
C)G
D)H
E)I

Question 25

Briefly describe the bones that make up the orbit of the eye.Include a description of the portion of the orbit formed by each bone.

Question 26

The hyoid bone is suspended by ligaments and muscle that extend from the _____ of the temporal bone.

A)mastoid process
B)styloid process
C)occipital condyle
D)zygomatic process
E)superior nuchal line

Question 27

In the diagram,which bone is the short bone?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 28

Which of the vertebrae listed below would be the largest and strongest vertebra in adult humans?

A)C5
B)L4
C)T4
D)C7
E)T12

Question 29

Briefly describe the function of the paranasal sinuses.

Question 30

What bone marking found on the second cervical vertebra projects superiorly into the anterior portion of the vertebral foramen of the atlas?

A)Primary projection
B)Occular process
C)Odontoid process
D)Cervical projection
E)Cervix

Question 31

List and describe the number of bones found in all the regions of the adult vertebral column.

Question 32

Joe was found dead.His hyoid bone was broken.What was the most likely cause of death?

A)Natural causes
B)Cardiac arrest
C)Gun shot
D)Strangulation
E)Choking

Question 33

Ribs that have costal cartilage that attaches directly to the sternum are called

A)floating ribs.
B)vertebrochondral ribs.
C)false ribs.
D)true ribs.
E)separated ribs.

Question 34

Which bone of the axial skeleton does NOT articulate with any other bone?

A)Vertebrae
B)Ethmoid
C)Sternum
D)Hyoid
E)Ilium

Question 35

Briefly describe the location of the four most prominent sutures of the skull including the articulating bones.

Question 36

In the diagram,which bone is the flat bone?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 37

What is the purpose of the nucleus pulposus region of intervertebral discs?

A)To compress the vertebral bones
B)To help absorb vertical shock to the spinal column
C)Calcium storage
D)Spinal fluid reservoir
E)Muscle attachment

Question 38

What is inflammation of one or more costal cartilage called?

A)Costochondritis
B)Arthritis
C)Cartilaginous distension
D)Otitis
E)Intercostal space distension

Question 39

The two primary curves of the adult vertebral column are the

A)thoracic and sacral curves.
B)lumbar and sacral curves.
C)cervical and lumbar curves.
D)cervical and thoracic curves.
E)cervical and sacral curves.

Question 40

The tubercle found on the neck of a rib articulates with a facet found on the

A)spinous process of a thoracic vertebra.
B)spinous process of a lumbar vertebra.
C)transverse process of a thoracic vertebra.
D)xiphoid process of the sternum.
E)manubrium of the sternum.

Question 41

In the diagram,which bone articulates with every other bone of the face except the mandible?

A)F
B)G
C)H
D)I
E)J

Question 42

In the diagram,where is the crista galli?

A)C
B)A
C)B
D)E
E)G

Question 43

In the diagram,where is the olfactory foramina?

A)C
B)D
C)E
D)F
E)G

Question 44

Which of the cervical vertebrae contain a unique process that is responsible for the ability to move your head from side to side signifying "no"?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 45

In the diagram,which bone is considered the keystone of the cranial floor?

A)E
B)B
C)G
D)H
E)I

Question 46

In the diagram,where is the zygomatic bone?

A)G
B)H
C)I
D)J
E)None of these answer choices are correct.

Question 47

In the diagram,where is the vomer bone?

A)A
B)B
C)E
D)D
E)C

Question 48

In the diagram,where is the foramen ovale?

A)C
B)D
C)E
D)F
E)G

Question 49

In the diagram,where is the nasal bone?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 50

In the diagram,where is the styloid process?

A)J
B)K
C)G
D)H
E)I

Question 51

This is largest fontanel in size at birth.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)Both A and D

Question 52

This fontanel usually closes within 18 to 24 months after birth.

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)Both A and C

Question 53

In the diagram,where is the cribriform plate?

A)D
B)E
C)F
D)G
E)H

Question 54

Where is the mental foramen in the diagram?

A)C
B)D
C)E
D)F
E)None of these answer choices are correct.

Question 55

In the diagram,where is the perpendicular plate?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)E
E)D

Question 56

In the diagram,where is the mastoid process?

A)J
B)K
C)G
D)H
E)I

Question 57

Which of the cervical vertebrae are responsible for permitting the movement of the head seen when saying "yes"?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 58

Where is the spinous process in the diagram?

A)B
B)C
C)D
D)E
E)F

Question 59

In the diagram,where is the palatine bone?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 60

In the diagram,where is the mastoid process?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)G

Question 61

Which bones form the zygomatic arch?

A)temporal and zygomatic
B)sphenoid and maxilla
C)temporal and mandible
D)temporal and frontal
E)temporal and parietal

Question 62

Where is the vertebral body?

A)C
B)D
C)H
D)I
E)J

Question 63

Which of the following structures passes through the opening labeled 2 in the diagram?

A)internal carotid artery
B)mental nerve
C)cranial nerve XI (accessory)
D)branch of the occipital artery
E)cranial nerve VII (facial)

Question 64

Which condition is characterized by an increase in the thoracic curve of the vertebral column?

A)herniated disc
B)scoliosis
C)kyphosis
D)lordosis
E)spina bifida

Question 65

Which structure in the diagram is the superior articular process?

A)A
B)B
C)C
D)D
E)E

Question 66

Which condition is the protrusion of the nucleus pulposus posteriorly or into one of the adjacent vertebral bodies in the vertebral column?

A)herniated disc
B)scoliosis
C)kyphosis
D)lordosis
E)spina bifida

Question 67

Which of the following bones contains a sac that collects tears and passes them into the nasal cavity?

A)Maxilla
B)Sphenoid
C)Nasal
D)Ethmoid
E)Lacrimal

Question 68

What are the three correct components of the nasal septum?

A)inferior nasal concha,vomer and lacrimal bone
B)vomer,superior nasal concha,and septal cartilage
C)inferior nasal concha,septal cartilage,perpendicular plate of ethmoid
D)vomer,septal cartilage,and perpendicular plate of ethmoid
E)vomer,septal cartilage,and crista galli of ethmoid

Question 69

The pituitary gland is contained in a depression found in this cranial bone.

A)Ethmoid
B)Sphenoid
C)Lacrimal
D)Temporal
E)Parietal

Question 70

Which condition is characterized by an increase or exaggeration of the lumbar curve of the vertebral column?

A)herniated disc
B)scoliosis
C)kyphosis
D)lordosis
E)spina bifida

Question 71

Which structure in the diagram allows for passage of nerves and blood vessels?

A)B
B)C
C)D
D)E
E)F

Question 72

Sella turcica is a bony depression found in this cranial bone.

A)Sphenoid
B)Frontal
C)Temporal
D)Ethmoid
E)Occipital

Question 73

Where is the clavicular notch?

A)A
B)C
C)D
D)B
E)F

Question 74

Which condition is characterized by a lateral bending of the vertebral column in the thoracic region?

A)herniated disc
B)scoliosis
C)kyphosis
D)lordosis
E)spina bifida

Question 75

In the diagram,which part is often broken during CPR due to incorrect positioning of hands?

A)A
B)B
C)D
D)D
E)E