Exam 7: The Skeleton

If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?

When looking at the range of motion of the various sections of the vertebral column the ________ has the most flexibility

Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Passageway for optic nerve.

The axial skeleton includes ________.

Match the following: -Occipitomastoid suture.

Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the body?

Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -No canals or foramen present.

Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Anchor the pterygoid muscles.

Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.

The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the ________.

Which of the following would be most associated with process of warming and humidifying inhaled air?

What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

Of the list below select the one that gives the least explanation for the relatively high mobility of the arms.

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?

The pituitary gland is housed in a saddle-like depression in the temporal bone called the sella turcica.

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

Match the following: -Coronal suture.

Match the following: -These bones have articular facets for the ribs.

During concussion (a type of traumatic brain injury)the brain will move within the cranial cavity.Damage is caused to the brain as it crashes into parts of the bony cavity walls.Ironically one of the bone markings that can cause serious damage to the brain is the ________.This is ironic because one of the functions of this bone marking is to ________.