Question 1

Along with support,the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protect the spinal cord 
B)  hold the discs in place 
C)  prevent hyperextension of the spine 
D)  hold the spine erect

Question 2

When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating,the heel of the hand should be placed on the sternum on a line drawn between the nipples.Why would it be a problem if the hand was placed at a lower part of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

The answer of When administering chest compression to someone whose...

Question 3

All vertebrae possess a body,a spine,and transverse foramina.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which vertebra does not have a body?

Accepted Answer

A)  atlas 
B)  last lumbar 
C)  last cervical 
D)  axis

Question 5

In women of childbearing age,the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following:
-This bone has a passageway into the nasal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A) Maxillae 
B) Temporal bones 
C) Sphenoid 
D) Lacrimal bones

Question 7

What structure is the "missing" body of the second cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What structure is the "missing" body of...

Question 8

Match the following:
-This bone is wing-shaped and extends behind the eyes and forms part of the floor of the cranial vault.

Accepted Answer

A) Maxillae 
B) Temporal bones 
C) Sphenoid 
D) Lacrimal bones

Question 9

How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles...

Question 10

Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
-Allow cranial nerves that control eye movements to enter the orbit.

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) E 
C) D 
D) A 
E) C

Question 11

Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is the area just distal to...

Question 12

The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function.The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum.This forms a joint that allows for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the rotational motion of the forearm 
B)  the curling of the fingers 
C)  the hinge like motion of the forearm 
D)  the hyper extension of the forearm

Question 13

Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
-Contains a pivot joint that allows you to rotate your head "no."

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) D 
C) B 
D) C 
E) E

Question 14

The range of motion as well as the direction of motion for the various regions of the spine differs.For example the lumbar spine is capable of flexion and extension but little rotational movement.While the thoracic spine rotates with little flexion or extension.This is due to variation in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the orientation of the superior and inferior articular facets 
B)  the composition of the intervertebral disks 
C)  the arrangement of muscular attachment to the spinous processes 
D)  the thickness of the intervertebral disc

Question 15

The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  coronal 
B)  squamous 
C)  lambdoid 
D)  sagittal

Question 16

Match the following:
-The bones that contain teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) Maxillae 
B) Temporal bones 
C) Sphenoid 
D) Lacrimal bones

Question 17

The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone? Where do they start and stop?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bones of the skull are separated by immobile joints called sutures. 
B)  Bones of the skull are continuous but named for their specific markings. 
C)  The boundaries are indistinct and are simply vague generalized regions. 
D)  Boundaries for skull bones are seen only in the infant skull.

Question 18

The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  femur 
B)  ilium 
C)  pubis 
D)  ischium

Question 19

Match the following:
-This bone articulates with the glenoid fossa.

Accepted Answer

A) Humerus 
B) Radius 
C) Phalanges

Question 20

Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?

Accepted Answer

A)  sphenoid bone 
B)  temporal bone 
C)  palatine bone 
D)  zygomatic bone

Exam 7: The Skeleton

Along with support,the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________.

When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating,the heel of the hand should be placed on the sternum on a line drawn between the nipples.Why would it be a problem if the hand was placed at a lower part of the sternum?

All vertebrae possess a body,a spine,and transverse foramina.

Which vertebra does not have a body?

In women of childbearing age,the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance.

Match the following: -This bone has a passageway into the nasal cavity.

What structure is the "missing" body of the second cervical vertebrae?

Match the following: -This bone is wing-shaped and extends behind the eyes and forms part of the floor of the cranial vault.

How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference reflected in their functions?

Figure 7.2 Using Figure 7.2, match the following: -Allow cranial nerves that control eye movements to enter the orbit.

Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?

The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function.The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum.This forms a joint that allows for ________.

Figure 7.1 Using Figure 7.1, match the following: -Contains a pivot joint that allows you to rotate your head "no."

The range of motion as well as the direction of motion for the various regions of the spine differs.For example the lumbar spine is capable of flexion and extension but little rotational movement.While the thoracic spine rotates with little flexion or extension.This is due to variation in ________.

The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.

Match the following: -The bones that contain teeth.

The bones in the skull have many different names but what are the boundaries of each bone? Where do they start and stop?

The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.

Match the following: -This bone articulates with the glenoid fossa.

Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?