Exam 7: The Axial Skeleton

If there were no paranasal sinuses,all of the following would be true,except

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

The floor of the orbital complex is formed by the

Figure 7-2 Typical Vertebra (inferior view) Use Figure 7-2 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "3."

The four sutures found in the skull are are lambdoid,coronal,sagittal,and ________.

The frontal and parietal bones articulate at the ________ suture.

The prominent bulge just posterior and inferior to the external auditory meatus is the

The vertebra prominens is another name for the ________ vertebra.

The four primary sutures are lambdoid,coronal,sagittal,and ________.

The occipital ________ are where the occipital bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra.

Figure 7-1 Floor of the Cranial Cavity Use Figure 7-1 to answer the following questions: -What is the name of the structure labeled "7"?

The foramen magnum is found in the ________ bone.

The role(s)of the sinuses include(s):

Give the clinical term for the condition in which the vertebral laminae fail to unite during development.

How many bones make up the axial skeleton?

The styloid process,zygomatic process,and auditory ossicles are associated with the

The calvaria (or skullcap)is formed by the ________ bones.

Ridges that anchor muscles that stabilize the head are the

The second cervical vertebra is called the ________.

Lumbar vertebrae are ________ massive and ________ mobile.