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Human Anatomy and Physiology: The skeleton

front 1 The axial Skeleton contains A) the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage B) shoulder and pelvic girdles C) arms, legs, hands, and feet D) the skull, vertebral column, and pelvis	back 1 A
front 2 The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are called ________. A) foramina B) sutures C) frontanelles D) areolas	back 2 C
front 3 Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone? A) ilium B) pelvic C) pubis D) ischium	back 3 A
front 4 The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the ________. A) crista galli B) cribriform plate C) superior nasal concha D) inferior nasal concha	back 4 D

front 5 Which vertebra does not have a body? A) last cervical B) atlas C) last lumbar D) axis	back 5 B
front 6 The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________. A) squamous B) coronal C) lambdoid D) sagittal	back 6 D
front 7 The pituitary gland is housed in the ________. A) foramen lacerum B) vomer C) sella turcica of the sphenoid bone D) sinuses of the ethmoid bone	back 7 C
front 8 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 the only irregular bone found in the neck C) is composed of three bones joined together D) is the only bone formed by the fusion of right and left halves	back 8 A

front 9 Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________. A) prevent hyperextension of the spine B) protect the spinal cord C) hold the spine erect D) hold the discs in place	back 9 A
front 10 What is the major function of the intervertebral discs? A) prevent hyperextension of the spine B) string the vertebrae together C) prevent hyperextension D) shock absorbe	back 10 D
front 11 Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones? A) vomer B) maxillae C) nasal conchae D) zygomatic bones	back 11 B
front 12 Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region? A) scoliosis B) lordosis C) kyphosis D) swayback	back 12 A

front 13 Which of the following phrases best describes the function of the vertebral curves? A) to improve cervical center of gravity B) to accommodate muscle attachment C) to provide resilience and flexibility D) to accommodate the weight of the pelvic girdle	back 13 C
front 14 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 sacral promontory D) the lumbar region	back 14 D
front 15 Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue? A) mandible B) zygomatic bone C) hyoid bone D) palatine	back 15 C
front 16 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	back 16 B

front 17 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	back 17 C
front 18 The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones? A) the humerus and the clavicle B) the humerus and the radius C) the scapula and the clavicle D) the radius and the ulna	back 18 D
front 19 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	back 19 A
front 20 Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal? A) lateral cuneiform B) calcaneus C) medial cuneiform D) cuboid	back 20 C

front 21 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.	back 21 B
front 22 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.	back 22 A
front 23 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	back 23 A
front 24 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	back 24 D

front 25 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.	back 25 B
front 26 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	back 26 C
front 27 The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone? A) vomer B) ethmoid C) sphenoid D) maxilla	back 27 B
front 28 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	back 28 A

front 29 The pelvic girdle does not include the ________. A) sacrum B) ilium C) ischium D) pubis	back 29 A
front 30 Which of the following bones is not weight bearing? A) femur B) tibia C) fibula D) talus	back 30 C
front 31 Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus? A) calcaneus B) head C) medial maleolus D) lateral maleolus	back 31 D