Question 1

What is the slender arch of bone that forms a bridge between the cheekbone and the temporal bone on each side of the skull?
A)Superciliary arch
B)Lateral arch
C)Zygomatic arch
D)Hyoid arch

Accepted Answer

The zygomatic arch is the slender arch of bone that forms a bridge between the cheekbone and the temporal bone on each side of the skull. The superciliary arch is the ridge lying above the eye socket. The lateral arch is the arch of the foot and the hyoid arch is the second postoral arch.

Question 2

What lies directly interior to the ear passage?
A)Mandibular fossa
B)Foramen magnum
C)Sagittal mucosa
D)Mental protuberance

Accepted Answer

The mandibular fossa lies directly interior to the ear passage. The foramen magnum is the hole in which the spinal cord passes to attach to the brain at the base of the skull. The sagittal mucosa refers to an oral cavity and the mental protuberance is part of the jawbone.

Question 3

The parietal eminence marks the widest part of what?
A)Jawbone
B)Cranium
C)Nose
D)Throat

Accepted Answer

The parietal eminence marks the widest part of the cranium, otherwise referred to as the head. The jawbone, nose and throat form no part of the parietal eminence.

Question 4

The foramen magnum is an opening in the what?
A)Nose
B)Occipital bone
C)Cranium
D)Ear Canal

Accepted Answer

The foramen magnum is the hole in which the spinal cord passes to attach to the brain at the base of the skull. This is not to be confused with the occipital lobe. The medulla passes through the foramen magnum or "great hole" (Latin translation). The nose, occipital bone and ear canal do not rest at the base of the cranium.

Question 5

What does blending two primary hues result in?
A)Balanced hues
B)Secondary hues
C)Tertiary hues
D)Warm hues

Accepted Answer

Blending two primary hues results in secondary hues. Some common secondary hues are purple, green and orange. Tertiary hues are colors formed from one primary color and one or two secondary colors. Balanced hues refer to a fine mixture of color and its saturation, while warm hues refer to a certain section of the color wheel.

Question 6

What is the largest singular bone of the face?
A)Mandible
B)Cranium
C)Vomer
D)Tragus

Accepted Answer

The largest singular bone of the fact is the mandible. Cranium refers to the skull in general. Tragus refers to the small protrusion located in the outer ear. The Vomer is a bone located in the middle nose.

Question 7

What is a profile form in which both the forehead and the chin protrude beyond the projection of the upper lips?
A)Concave
B)Balanced
C)Convex
D)Triangular

Accepted Answer

Concave is a profile form in which both the forehead and the chin protrude beyond the projection of the upper lips. The concave shape is similar to a crescent moon. Triangular profile form is body type not a profile type. Balanced is a personality type instead of a profile form.

Question 8

What is the outer rim of the ear known as?
A)Helix
B)Septum
C)Tragus
D)Dorsum

Accepted Answer

The outer rim of the ear is known as the helix. The small pointed part of the ear is the tragus. The septum is a vital part of the nose. The dorsum is a part of the foot.

Question 9

What is the anterior ridge of the nose called?
A)Tragus
B)Dorsum
C)Septum
D)Sputum

Accepted Answer

The anterior ridge of the nose is called the dorsum. The septum is the internal bone, and cartilage that separates the nose. The small pointed part of the ear is the tragus. The sputum is not a bone but mucous.

Question 10

A fracture that results in the bone protruding through the skin is called what?
A)Simple
B)Spiral
C)Compound
D)Compression

Accepted Answer

A fracture that results in the bone protruding through the skin is called a compound fracture. Sometimes physicians refer to it as an open fracture. A spiral fracture involves a twisted bone, while a compression fracture involves a spinal vertebrae fracture. A fracture with no break in the skin is called a simple fracture.

Question 11

What hues can be combined to make all other hues?
A)Red, brown and yellow
B)Black, blue and green
C)Blue, yellow and red
D)Black, red and yellow

Accepted Answer

Blue, yellow and red can be combined to make all other hues. These are also known as primary colors. Embalmers will need to understand hues in order to restore the body for viewing purposes.

Question 12

What is the removal of the skin caused by friction against a hard object or surface known as?
A)Contusion
B)Abrasion
C)Laceration
D)Concussion

Accepted Answer

The removal of the skin caused by friction against a hard object or surface is known as an abrasion. These wounds are usually covered during viewing unless they are on the face, neck, or hands (where skillful restoration is required if necessary). Contusions and concussions involve head injuries. A laceration is torn body tissue.

Question 13

What is the primary characteristic of a third-degree burn?
A)Redness
B)Swelling
C)Dehydration
D)Charring

Accepted Answer

The primary characteristic of a third-degree burn is charring. A third-degree burn is so severe that pain is usually not felt because of the nerves damage received.

Question 14

A primary reason for applying massage cream to an exposed area is to inhibit what condition?
A)Putrefaction
B)Infection
C)Dehydration
D)Rigor

Accepted Answer

A primary reason for applying massage cream to an exposed area is to inhibit dehydration, which can ultimately lead to damaged skin. Skin has a propensity to decay quickly after death. Petrification involves decaying flesh, infection deals with bacterial or viral influences, and rigor describes stiffness of muscles/body tissues.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a natural facial marking?
A)Labiomental Sulcus
B)Dimples
C)Nasolabial Sulcus
D)Nasolabial Fold

Accepted Answer

While labiomental sulcus, dimples, and nasolabial fold are all examples of natural face markings, nasolabial sulcus is not natural. Restoring natural face markings is the mark of a masterful restorer.

Question 16

Which is the following is not an acquired facial marking?
A)Labial sulci
B)Nasal sulcus
C)Mandibular sulci
D)Platysmal sulci

Accepted Answer

Nasal sulcus is not an acquired facial marking. It is better known as a natural face marking. Labial sulci is the groove between lip and gum, mandibular sulci is the depression in the nearby bone, and the platysmal is the groove on either side of the mouth.

Question 17

Which of the following are the muscles of mastication?
A)Asseter and the temporalis
B)Corrugator and the procerus
C)Platysma and the digastricus
D)Transverse frontal sulci

Accepted Answer

The masseter and the temporalis and known as the muscles of mastication. The four main muscles of mastication are the masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid and lateral pterygoid.

Question 18

Which is the following is not a warm color area of the face?
A)Mucous membranes
B)Submandibular region
C)Upper eyelids
D)Cheeks

Accepted Answer

The submandibular region is not identified as a warm color area of the face. Areas such as cheeks and upper eyelids are usually warm areas on which makeup is often used to add color.

Question 19

Which is the following is not a part of the eye?
A)Levator palpebrae superioris
B)Orbicularis oculi
C)Naso-Orbital fossa
D)Orbicularis oris

Accepted Answer

The orbicularis oris is not a part of the eye, unlike the orbicularis oculi, the naso-orbital fossa, and the levator palpebrae superioris. The orbicularis oris is part of the mouth.

Question 20

A skin sulci is defined as a lined crevice or groove on the surface of the skin. It is also known as a:
A)Crease
B)Furrow
C)Eyelid
D)None of these

Accepted Answer

The lined groove or crevice in the skin that has bordering rises is commonly called a furrow. Often times, this is described by the furrow of the brow. A crease and eyelid are not skin surface lines.

Quiz 8: Sciences Restorative Arts

What is the slender arch of bone that forms a bridge between the cheekbone and the temporal bone on each side of the skull?

What lies directly interior to the ear passage?

The parietal eminence marks the widest part of what?

The foramen magnum is an opening in the what?

What does blending two primary hues result in?

What is the largest singular bone of the face?

What is a profile form in which both the forehead and the chin protrude beyond the projection of the upper lips?

What is the outer rim of the ear known as?

What is the anterior ridge of the nose called?

A fracture that results in the bone protruding through the skin is called what?

What hues can be combined to make all other hues?

What is the removal of the skin caused by friction against a hard object or surface known as?

What is the primary characteristic of a third-degree burn?

A primary reason for applying massage cream to an exposed area is to inhibit what condition?

Which of the following is NOT a natural facial marking?

Which is the following is not an acquired facial marking?

Which of the following are the muscles of mastication?

Which is the following is not a warm color area of the face?

Which is the following is not a part of the eye?

A skin sulci is defined as a lined crevice or groove on the surface of the skin. It is also known as a: