Chapter 7: The Skeleton
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 A Colle's fracture is a break in the distal end of the radius. | TRUE |
| All of the bones of the skull, except the mandible, are united by sutures and are therefore immovable. | TRUE |
| The foramen magnum goes through the occipital bone. | TRUE |
| The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections. | FALSE |
| The vertebral column is held in place primarily by the anterior and posterior longitudinal ligaments. | TRUE |
| Ribs numbered 11 and 12 are true ribs because they have no anterior attachments. | FALSE |
| The most common site of fracture in the humerus is the anatomical neck. | FALSE |
| The layman's name for the scapula is the collarbone. | FALSE |
| A temporal bone protrusion riddled with sinuses is the styloid process. | FALSE |
| Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum. | TRUE |
| The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra. | TRUE |
| In women of childbearing age, the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance. | TRUE |
| The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to ribs that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum. | TRUE |
| In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius. | TRUE |
| The vomer forms part of the nasal septum. | TRUE |
| The cranial vault of the skull is also called the calvaria. | TRUE |
| The lacrimal bones contain openings that allow the tear ducts to pass. | TRUE |
| The largest and strongest bone of the face is the maxilla. | FALSE |
| There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae. | TRUE |
| Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae. | FALSE |
| All vertebrae possess a body, a spine, and transverse foramina. | FALSE |
| The dens articulates with the axis. | FALSE |
| The pituitary gland is housed in a saddlelike depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica. | FALSE |
| The ischium articulates with both the ilium and the pubis. | TRUE |
| Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone? A) ischium B) pubis C) ilium D) pelvic | C) ilium |
| The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are called ________. A) areolas B) foramina C) sutures D) fontanelles | D) fontanelles |
| What makes up the axial skeleton? A) the skull, vertebral column, and pelvis B) arms, legs, hands, and feet C) the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage D) shoulder and pelvic girdles | C) the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage |
| The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the ________. A) superior nasal concha B) crista galli C) cribriform plate D) inferior nasal concha | D) inferior nasal concha |
| Which vertebra does not have a body? A) last lumbar B) axis C) atlas D) last cervical | C) atlas |
| The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________. A) coronal B) sagittal C) lambdoid D) squamosal | B) sagittal |
| The pituitary gland is housed in the ________. A) vomer B) sinuses of the ethmoid C) sella turcica of the sphenoid D) foramen lacerum | C) sella turcica of the sphenoid |
| The hyoid bone is unique because it ________. A) is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone B) is shaped like a plow C) is covered with mucosa D) has no specific function | A) is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone |
| Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________. A) hold the discs in place B) prevent hyperextension of the spine C) hold the spine erect D) protect the spinal cord | B) prevent hyperextension of the spine |
| What is the major function of the intervertebral discs? A) absorb shock B) string the vertebrae together C) prevent injuries D) prevent hyperextension | A) absorb shock |
| Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones? A) zygomatic B) nasal conchae C) vomer D) maxillae | D) maxillae |
| Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region? A) kyphosis B) scoliosis C) lordosis D) swayback | B) scoliosis |
| Which of the following phrases best describes the function of the vertebral curves? A) to provide resilience and flexibility B) to accommodate muscle attachment C) to improve cervical center of gravity D) to accommodate the weight of the pelvic girdle | A) to provide resilience and flexibility |
| Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body? A) the sacrum B) the cervical region C) the lumbar region D) the sacral promontory | C) the lumbar region |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding the location of the center of gravity of the body? A) It is 1 cm posterior to the sacral promontory. B) It is 2 cm anterior to the sacral foramina. C) It is 1 cm lateral to the sacroiliac joints of the pelvis. D) It is 1 cm superior to the median sacral crest. | A) It is 1 cm posterior to the sacral promontory. |
| Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have ________. A) no transverse processes B) facets for attachment of ribs C) transverse foramina D) no intervertebral discs | B) facets for attachment of ribs |
| What is the major function of the axial skeleton? A) give the body resilience B) provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movement C) provide central support for the body and protect internal organs D) provide a space for the major digestive organs | C) provide central support for the body and protect internal organs |
| The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones? A) the radius and the ulna B) the humerus and the clavicle C) the scapula and the clavicle D) the humerus and the radius | A) the radius and the ulna |
| The "true wrist" or carpus consists of ________. A) a group of eight short bones united by ligaments B) the phalanges C) the styloid processes of the radius and ulna D) the metacarpals | A) a group of eight short bones united |
| Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal? A) medial cuneiform B) lateral cuneiform C) cuboid D) calcaneus | A) medial cuneiform |
| Choose the statement that is most correct about orbits. A) The orbits are formed of both facial and cranial bones. B) The orbits contain only facial bones. C) The orbits contain only cranial bones. D) The orbits are made entirely of cartilage. | A) The orbits are formed of both facial and cranial bones. |
| Which of the following is true about paranasal sinuses? A) Paranasal sinuses open into the oral cavity. B) Paranasal sinuses enhance the resonance of the voice and lighten the skull. C) Paranasal sinuses contain passages acting as one-way valves. D) Paranasal sinuses are found in maxillary, ethmoid, and lacrimal bones. | B) Paranasal sinuses enhance the resonance of the voice and lighten the skull. |
| The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is formed between the sphenoid and ________. A) maxilla B) zygomatic C) ethmoid D) lacrimal | A) maxilla |
| Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy? A) kyphosis B) hunchback C) scoliosis D) lordosis | D) lordosis |
| How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae? A) The orientation of the articular processes is different from all the other thoracic vertebrae. B) The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs. C) There are two foramina on vertebrae 11 and 12. D) The spinous processes are directed parallel with the centrum. | B) The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs. |
| Which bone contains diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a tuberosity near its middle, and is proportionally more compact than spongy bone? A) parietal bone B) talus C) humerus D) cervical vertebra | C) humerus |
| The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone? A) vomer B) ethmoid C) sphenoid D) maxilla | B) ethmoid |
| The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones? A) humerus-ulna B) humerus-radius C) femur-tibia D) femur-fibula | A) humerus-ulna |
| The pelvic girdle does not include the ________. A) sacrum B) ilium C) ischium D) pubis | A) sacrum |
| Which of the following bones is not weight bearing? A) femur B) tibia C) fibula D) talus | C) fibula |
| Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus? A) calcaneus B) head C) medial maleolus D) lateral maleolus | D) lateral maleolus |
| The heel bone is called the ________. | calcaneus |
| The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the ________. | tibia |
| The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the ________. | tibia |
| The largest foramen in the body is the ________ foramen. | obturator |
| The smallest short bone in the hand is the ________. | pisiform |
| The styloid process of the ________ points to the thumb. | radius |
| The large fossa on the anterior aspect of the scapula is the ________. | subscapular fossa |
| Only the ________ vertebrae have transverse foramina. | cervical |
| The ________ is the primary bone in the septum of the nose. | vomer |
| Your "cheekbone" is mostly formed from the ________ bone. | zygomatic |
| The ________ is a spinous process that is visible through the skin and can be used as a landmark for counting the vertebrae. | vertebra prominens |
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