Question 1

Of the following bones, which is unpaired?

Accepted Answer

The vomer is an unpaired bone in the human skull, forming part of the nasal septum.

Question 2

Thoracic vertebrae can be distinguished from other vertebrae by the presence of

Accepted Answer

Thoracic vertebrae have facets for the articulation of ribs, which is a distinguishing feature not found in cervical or lumbar vertebrae.

Question 3

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the ______by the interosseous membrane.

Accepted Answer

The medial border of the fibula is bound to the tibia by the interosseous membrane.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the male pelvis?

Accepted Answer

The angle of the pubic arch in males is typically less than 90 degrees, whereas in females, it is greater than 100 degrees.

Question 5

The true ribs are

Accepted Answer

The true ribs are also called vertebrosternal ribs and include ribs 1-7.

Question 6

Figure 7- 6 The Femur
Use Figure 7- 6 to answer the following questions:
-The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica contains the _______gland.

Accepted Answer

The hypophyseal fossa of the sella turcica is a depression in the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland.

Question 7

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the

Accepted Answer

The femur is the longest and heaviest bone in the body. It is located in the thigh and connects the hip to the knee.

Question 8

While visiting your friend who recently gave birth, she comments on her infant's soft spot. You think to yourself that the correct term for the "soft spot" located at the intersection of the frontal, sagittal, and coronal sutures is

Accepted Answer

The "soft spot" at the intersection of the frontal, sagittal, and coronal sutures is known as the anterior fontanel.

Question 9

Which of these is not one of the boundaries of the pelvic outlet?

Accepted Answer

The iliac crest is not a boundary of the pelvic outlet; it is part of the pelvic brim, which is the boundary of the pelvic inlet. The pelvic outlet is bounded by the inferior border of the pubic symphysis, ischial tuberosities, and coccyx.

Question 10

The _ _ passes through the_____ .

Accepted Answer

The internal jugular vein passes through the jugular foramen.

Question 11

Study of human skeletons can reveal information concerning the person's

Accepted Answer

The study of human skeletons can provide insights into a person's sex, size, handedness, age, and nutritional status, making all the options applicable.

Question 12

Figure 7- 6 The Femur
Use Figure 7- 6 to answer the following questions:
-Which structure articulates with the acetabulum?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

You witness one of your friends in a fight. Your friend Gregg is hit in the jaw and when looking at him, his face looks misaligned. You immediately take him to the emergency room and are not surprised to learn that he has a broken

Accepted Answer

The mandible is the jawbone, and a misaligned face after being hit in the jaw suggests a fracture in the mandible.

Question 14

Compared to the hand, the foot

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

How many bones make up the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

The axial skeleton is composed of 80 bones, which include the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Question 16

The four curves of the adult spinal column are not all present at birth. Which of the following are the secondary curves, those that do not appear until several months later?

Accepted Answer

The secondary curves of the spine, which develop after birth, are the cervical and lumbar curves. The cervical curve develops as the infant begins to hold up its head, and the lumbar curve develops as the child begins to walk.

Question 17

Identify the structure the occipital bone surrounds.

Accepted Answer

The occipital bone surrounds the foramen magnum, which is a large opening at the base of the skull that allows the spinal cord to pass through.

Question 18

Figure 7- 6 The Femur
Use Figure 7- 6 to answer the following questions:
-The bony roof of the mouth is formed by the ________bones).

Accepted Answer

The bony roof of the mouth, also known as the hard palate, is formed by the palatine bones and the maxillary bones.

Question 19

The ribs articulate with the______ of the vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

The ribs articulate with the transverse processes of the vertebrae.

Question 20

The superior and inferior temporal lines mark the points of attachment for

Accepted Answer

The superior and inferior temporal lines are the points of attachment for the temporalis muscle, which is involved in closing the mouth by elevating the mandible.

Quiz 7: The Skeleton