Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning the maxilla is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The maxilla forms the upper jaw. 
B)  The maxilla forms part of the orbit. 
C)  The maxilla contains a large sinus. 
D)  The maxilla articulates with the mastoid process. 
E)  The maxilla forms part of the hard palate. 
A)  The maxilla forms the upper jaw. 
B)  The maxilla forms part of the orbit. 
C)  The maxilla contains a large sinus. 
D)  The maxilla articulates with the mastoid process. 
E)  The maxilla forms part of the hard palate.

Question 2

-The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  radius 
B)  carpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  metacarpals 
E)  ulna 
A)  radius 
B)  carpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  metacarpals 
E)  ulna

Question 3

The site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column is the

Accepted Answer

A)  intervertebral disk. 
B)  vertebral foramen. 
C)  lamina. 
D)  intervertebral foramen. 
E)  spinous process. 
A)  intervertebral disk. 
B)  vertebral foramen. 
C)  lamina. 
D)  intervertebral foramen. 
E)  spinous process.

Question 4

-What does structure "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal bone 
B)  occipital bone 
C)  parietal bone 
D)  sphenoid bone 
E)  temporal bone 
A)  frontal bone 
B)  occipital bone 
C)  parietal bone 
D)  sphenoid bone 
E)  temporal bone

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The adult vertebral column has three curvatures. 
B)  Lordosis is an exaggeration of the cervical curvature. 
C)  An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called kyphosis. 
D)  Scoliosis is the term applied to normal curvature of the spine. 
E)  The cervical curve develops before birth. 
A)  The adult vertebral column has three curvatures. 
B)  Lordosis is an exaggeration of the cervical curvature. 
C)  An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called kyphosis. 
D)  Scoliosis is the term applied to normal curvature of the spine. 
E)  The cervical curve develops before birth.

Question 6

The bone that articulates with the acetabulum is the

Accepted Answer

A)  femur. 
B)  tibia. 
C)  fibula. 
D)  humerus. 
E)  pubis. 
A)  femur. 
B)  tibia. 
C)  fibula. 
D)  humerus. 
E)  pubis.

Question 7

A woman pinched her phalanx. She hurt her

Accepted Answer

A)  ear. 
B)  toe. 
C)  cheek. 
D)  finger. 
E)  toe or her finger. 
A)  ear. 
B)  toe. 
C)  cheek. 
D)  finger. 
E)  toe or her finger.

Question 8

The posterior, inferior projection from vertebrae is the

Accepted Answer

A)  intervertebral disk. 
B)  vertebral foramen. 
C)  lamina. 
D)  intervertebral foramen. 
E)  spinous process. 
A)  intervertebral disk. 
B)  vertebral foramen. 
C)  lamina. 
D)  intervertebral foramen. 
E)  spinous process.

Question 9

The knuckles of the hand are formed by the distal ends of the

Accepted Answer

A)  carpals. 
B)  metacarpals. 
C)  phalanges. 
D)  tarsals. 
E)  metatarsals. 
A)  carpals. 
B)  metacarpals. 
C)  phalanges. 
D)  tarsals. 
E)  metatarsals.

Question 10

-The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "D" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  radius 
B)  carpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  metacarpals 
E)  ulna 
A)  radius 
B)  carpals 
C)  phalanges 
D)  metacarpals 
E)  ulna

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the femur is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The head of the femur articulates with the tibia. 
B)  The medial condyle articulates with the acetabulum. 
C)  Both the greater and lesser trochanters are attachment sites for muscles. 
D)  The distal end of the tibia articulates with the femur. 
E)  The proximal end of the femur articulates with the tibia. 
A)  The head of the femur articulates with the tibia. 
B)  The medial condyle articulates with the acetabulum. 
C)  Both the greater and lesser trochanters are attachment sites for muscles. 
D)  The distal end of the tibia articulates with the femur. 
E)  The proximal end of the femur articulates with the tibia.

Question 12

What condition is the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Articular facets on the transverse processes are characteristic of _____ vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical 
B)  thoracic 
C)  lumbar 
D)  sacral 
E)  coccygeal 
A)  cervical 
B)  thoracic 
C)  lumbar 
D)  sacral 
E)  coccygeal

Question 14

-The figure illustrates a medial view of bones of the right foot. What does "B" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcaneus 
B)  fibula 
C)  metatarsals 
D)  tibia 
E)  talus 
A)  calcaneus 
B)  fibula 
C)  metatarsals 
D)  tibia 
E)  talus

Question 15

The common name for the patella is the

Accepted Answer

A)  zygomatic bone. 
B)  finger bones. 
C)  kneecap. 
D)  breastbone. 
E)  shinbone. 
A)  zygomatic bone. 
B)  finger bones. 
C)  kneecap. 
D)  breastbone. 
E)  shinbone.

Question 16

-What does structure "C" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal bone 
B)  occipital bone 
C)  parietal bone 
D)  sphenoid bone 
E)  temporal bone 
A)  frontal bone 
B)  occipital bone 
C)  parietal bone 
D)  sphenoid bone 
E)  temporal bone

Question 17

Ribs that do not attach directly to the sternum are called _____ ribs.

Accepted Answer

A)  false 
B)  vertebral 
C)  vertebrosternal 
D)  vertebrochondral 
E)  floating 
A)  false 
B)  vertebral 
C)  vertebrosternal 
D)  vertebrochondral 
E)  floating

Question 18

Another name for the shoulder blade is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sternum. 
B)  clavicle. 
C)  scapula. 
D)  acromion. 
E)  xiphoid process. 
A)  sternum. 
B)  clavicle. 
C)  scapula. 
D)  acromion. 
E)  xiphoid process.

Question 19

Eighty-year old Mrs. Smith has a bent-over stance with a noticeable hump back. Along with osteoporosis, Mrs. Smith also is afflicted with which condition?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Alan suffers a concussion. Which bone has possibly been traumatized?

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal bone 
B)  phalanges 
C)  patella 
D)  sternum 
E)  talus 
A)  temporal bone 
B)  phalanges 
C)  patella 
D)  sternum 
E)  talus

Exam 7: Skeletal System: Gross Anatomy

Which of the following statements concerning the maxilla is false?

-The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "C" represent?

The site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column is the

-What does structure "E" represent?

Which of the following statements is true?

The bone that articulates with the acetabulum is the

A woman pinched her phalanx. She hurt her

The posterior, inferior projection from vertebrae is the

The knuckles of the hand are formed by the distal ends of the

-The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "D" represent?

Which of the following statements about the femur is TRUE?

What condition is the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse?

Articular facets on the transverse processes are characteristic of _____ vertebrae.

-The figure illustrates a medial view of bones of the right foot. What does "B" represent?

The common name for the patella is the

-What does structure "C" represent?

Ribs that do not attach directly to the sternum are called _____ ribs.

Another name for the shoulder blade is the

Eighty-year old Mrs. Smith has a bent-over stance with a noticeable hump back. Along with osteoporosis, Mrs. Smith also is afflicted with which condition?

Alan suffers a concussion. Which bone has possibly been traumatized?

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The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Biology

Tissues

Integumentary System

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Joints and Movement

Muscular System: Histology and Physiology

Muscular System: Gross Anatomy

Functional Organization of Nervous Tissue

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Integration of Nervous System Functions

The Special Senses

Autonomic Nervous System

Functional Organization of the Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Cardiovascular System: the Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System and Immunity

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