Anatomy & Physiology - Chapter 9
The middle part of the sternum is the: a.body. b.xiphoid process. c.manubrium. d.costal cartilage
A
The number of true pairs of ribs in the body is: a.7. b.12. c.5. d.3
A
The pisiform bone can be found in the: a.wrist. b.ankle. c.neck. d.skull
A
The rotator cuff muscles and tendons form a cuff-like arrangement around the: a.shoulder joint. b.hip joint. c.knee joint. d.ankle joint
A
The structure that furnishes the axis for the rotation of the head from side to side is the: a.dens. b.spinous process. c.vertebral foramen. d.transverse process
A
The thoracic cage (the thorax) includes all of the following bones except: a.the scapula. b.12 pairs of ribs. c.the vertebral column. d.the sternum
A
Which bone is a part of the appendicular skeleton? a.Scapula b.Vertebra c.Parietal d.Mandible
A
Which bone is a part of the axial skeleton? a.Rib b.Clavicle c.Radius d.Coxal bone
A
Which bone marking can be defined as a large bump for the attachment of muscles? a.Trochanter b.Fossa c.Foramen d.Ramus
A
Which of the following bones is not a part of the face? a.Frontal b.Zygomatic c.Lacrimal d.Maxilla
A
Which of the following is not an example of a fibrous joint? a.Symphyses b.Sutures c.Syndesmoses d.Gomphoses
A
The structure above the pelvic inlet, which is bordered by muscle in the front and bone along the sides and back, is called the: a.pelvic brim. b.false pelvis. c.pelvic girdle. d.true pelvis
B
The term sinus may be defined as a: a.raised area or projection. b.A mucosa-lined, air-filled space in a bone. c.tube-like opening or channel. d.groove or elongated depression
B
The thumb's metacarpal bone articulates with trapezium, forming a: a.pivot joint. b.condyloid joint. c.saddle joint. d.gomphoses joint
B
The type of movement possible at a synovial joint depends on the: a.amount of synovial fluid in the joint. b.shape of the articulating surfaces of the bones. c.presence of bursae in the joint. d.Both A and B
B
The type of movement that increases the angle between body parts is: a.flexion. b.extension. c.adduction. d.abduction
B
The ulna articulates with the: a.carpal bones. b.humerus. c.scapula. d.none of the above
B
This bone forms part of the lateral wall of the cranium and part of the floor of each eye orbit. a.Nasal b.Sphenoid c.Ethmoid d.Maxillae
B
What are the most movable joints in the body? a.Symphyses b.Synovial joints c.Syndesmoses d.Synchondroses
B
Which bone marking can be defined as a depression in a bone and often receives an articulating bone? a.Trochanter b.Fossa c.Foramen d.Ramus
B
Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton? a. Coxal bones b. Parietal bones c. Radius d. Clavicle
B
Which of the following bones does not articulate with the maxillae? a.Palatine b.Mandible c.Inferior concha d.Zygomatic
B
A gliding joint is an example of a(n): a.uniaxial joint. b.biaxial joint. c.multiaxial joint. d.pivot joint.
C
Going from proximal to distal, the bones of the lower extremity are: a.femur, tibia, carpals, and metacarpals. b.metacarpals, tarsals, femur, and tibia. c.femur, tibia, tarsals, and metatarsals. d.tarsals, metatarsals, femur, and tibia
C
In terms of structure, which type of articulation has a joint capsule? a.Fibrous b.Cartilaginous c.Synovial d.Amphiarthrotic
C
Kicking a football is accomplished by: a.pronation. b.adduction. c.extension. d.flexion.
C
Rotator cuff surgery is performed quite commonly on professional baseball players, especially pitchers. Evidently, the throwing motion places enormous stress on the: a.elbow. b.wrist. c.shoulder. d.hip.
C
Sutures can be found in the: a.skull and thorax. b.skull and hip bones. c.skull only. d.hip only
C
The appendicular skeleton consists of about: a. 102 bones. b. 118 bones. c. 126 bones. d. 137 bones
C
The blade-like lower part of the sternum is called the: a.manubrium. b.body. c.xiphoid process. d.costal cartilage
C
The joint between the distal ends of the radius and ulna is an example of a: a.suture joint. b.gomphosis joint. c.syndesmoses joint. d.synovial joint
C
The palatine bone: a.makes up the side of the skull. b.completes the nasal septum. c.makes up part of the hard palate. d.makes up none of the above.
C
The sphenoid bone acts as the foundation for the cranium, whereas this bone acts as the keystone for the face. a.Mandible b.Zygomatic c.Maxilla d.Nasal
C
The trochlea and capitulum can be described as: a.markings on the scapula. b.parts of the proximal end of the ulna. c.distal portions of the humerus. d.metacarpal bones
C
Vertebral bodies are connected together by the: a.ligaments. b.synovial joints. c.symphyses joints. d.hinge joints
C
What are the unique joints that occur between the root of a tooth and the mandible or maxilla? a.Symphyses b.Syndesmoses c.Gomphoses d.Synchondroses
C
Where the occipital condyles of the occiput fits into the depression of the atlas is an example of a: a.saddle joint. b.gliding joint. c.condyloid (ellipsoidal) joint. d.pivot joint.
C
Which bone marking can be defined as a round hole in the bone through which vessels and nerves can pass? a.Trochanter b.Fossa c.Foramen d.Ramus
C
Which joint allows for the widest range of movement? a.Gliding b.Saddle c.Ball and socket d.Hinge
C
Which of the following bones does not contain paranasal sinuses? a.Frontal b.Maxilla c.Zygomatic d.Sphenoid
C
Which of the following is a tarsal bone? a.Lunate b.Capitate c.Talus d.All of the above are tarsal bones
C
The skeletal framework of the neck consists of: a.lumbar vertebrae. b.thoracic vertebrae. c.sacral vertebrae. d.cervical vertebrae
D
The two bones of the face that are not paired are the: a.maxilla and mandible. b.maxilla and vomer. c.nasal and maxilla. d.mandible and vomer
D
The type of movement that occurs when the arm is moved in a circle from the shoulder joint is: a.rotation. b.flexion. c.extension. d.circumduction
D
The upper part of the sternum is called the: a.costal cartilage. b.xiphoid process. c.body. d.manubrium
D
This bone is a single bone in the cranium. a.Frontal b.Occipital c.Temporal d.Both A and B
D
What is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with another bone? a.Vomer b.Palatine c.Ethmoid d.Hyoid
D
Which bone marking can be defined as a curved portion of the bone? a.Trochanter b.Fossa c.Foramen d.Ramus
D
Which is not a part of the axial skeleton? a. Rib b. Vertebral column c. Mandible d. Clavicle
D
Which of the following is an example of a biaxial joint? a.Pivot joint b.Hinge joint c.Ball and socket joint d.Condyloid joint
D
Which of the following is not a gliding movement allowed by synovial joints? a.Protraction b.Inversion c.Elevation d.None of the above are gliding movements
D
Which of the following is not associated with the vertebral column? a.Spinous process b.Vertebral foramen c.Dens d.All of the above are associated with the vertebral column
D
Which of the following structures does not characterize a synovial joint? a.Bursae b.Joint cavity c.Menisci d.All of the above structures characterize a synovial joint
D
Which of the following types of movements is not a type of movement allowed by synovial joints? a.Angular b.Circular c.Gliding d.All of the above movements are allowed by synovial joints
D
Which structure of a synovial joint is defined as a complete casing around the ends of the bones forming a joint? a.Bursae b.Ligament c.Joint cavity d.Joint capsule
D
Which type of joint joins the two pubis bones together? a.Suture b.Synovial c.Synchondroses d.Symphysis
D
An example of a pivot joint is the: a.head of the radius articulating with the ulna. b.first metacarpal articulating with the trapezium. c.humerus articulating with the scapula. d.interphalangeal joints.
A
During childbirth, a baby passes through an imaginary plane called the: a.pelvic outlet. b.symphysis pubis. c.pelvic brim. d.ilium.
A
In terms of function, which is considered an immovable joint? a.Synarthrosis b.Amphiarthrosis c.Diarthrosis d.All joints are movable
A
Synchondroses: a.have hyaline cartilage between articulating bones in a joint. b.are immovable joints. c.are found only in the skull. d.is another term for symphysis
A
The adult skeleton is composed of: a.206 bones. b.126 bones. c.80 bones. d.260 bones
A
The floating ribs articulate with which of the following? a.The vertebrae b.The sternum c.The costal cartilage d.Both A and C
A
The knee joint is an example of a: a.hinge joint. b.ball and socket joint. c.saddle joint. d.gliding joint.
A
The layman's name for the clavicle is the: a.collarbone. b.kneecap. c.shinbone. d.elbow
A
A condyloid joint is an example of a(n): a.uniaxial joint. b.biaxial joint. c.multiaxial joint. d.immovable joint
B
A fontanel can best be described as a(n): a.bone in the skull. b.unossified area in the infant's skull. c.articulation between two skull bones. d.small opening
B
A person with a fractured patella would expect discomfort in the: a.elbow. b.knee. c.head. d.ankle
B
All vertebrae except the sacrum and coccyx have a central opening called the: a.spinous process. b.vertebral foramen. c.dens. d.transverse process
B
An example of a hinge joint is the: a.head of the radius articulating with the ulna. b.interphalangeal joints. c.first metacarpal articulating with the trapezium. d.head of the humerus articulating with the scapula
B
Metacarpal bones form the framework of the: a.wrist. b.hand. c.ankle. d.foot.
B
Moving a body part away from the medial plane of the body is called: a.adduction. b.abduction. c.flexion. d.extension
B
Temporary synchondroses can be found between the: a.tibia and the femur. b.epiphyses of a long bone and the diaphyses during the growth years. c.humerus and the glenoid fossa. d.atlas and the occipital bone
B
The bones of the middle ear are: a.considered part of the appendicular skeleton. b.considered part of the axial skeleton. c.not included in either group. d.There are no bones in the middle ear; it is composed only of cartilage.
B
The dens is part of the: a.sacrum. b.cervical vertebrae. c.lumbar vertebrae. d.thoracic vertebrae
B
The largest and most frequently injured joint is the: a.hip. b.knee. c.shoulder. d.ankle.
B
The pads of fibrocartilage located between the articulating ends of bones in some diarthroses are called: a.ligaments. b.menisci. c.bursae. d.synovial membranes.
B
Which skull bone articulates with the first vertebra? a.Temporal b.Occipital c.Sphenoid d.Ethmoid
B
Which structure of a synovial joint is defined as a strong cord of dense, white fibrous connective tissue? a.Bursae b.Ligament c.Menisci d.Joint capsule
B
Which suture is between the occipital and parietal bones? a.Squamous b.Lambdoidal c.Sagittal d.Coronal
B
Which of the following is a true statement? a.Joints may be classified into five major categories. b.The functional classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together. c.The structural classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together. d.The structural classification of joints involves the degree of movement the joint permits.
C
Which of the following is a true statement? a.The ethmoid is a flat bone that lies anterior to the sphenoid. b.The ethmoid is an irregular bone that lies posterior to the sphenoid but anterior to the nasal bones. c.The ethmoid is an irregular bone that lies anterior to the sphenoid but posterior to the nasal bones. d.The ethmoid is a short bone that lies anterior to the nasal bones
C
Which of the following is not a circular movement allowed by synovial joints? a.Circumduction b.Supination c.Abduction d.All of the above are circular movements
C
Which of the following is not an angular movement allowed by synovial joints? a.Flexion b.Hyperextension c.Rotation d.All of the above are examples of angular movement.
C
Which of the following is not true? a.The subpubic angle is less than a 90-degree angle. b.The female pelvis is more shallow, broad, and flaring. c.The female skeleton tends to be heavier than the male. d.All of the above are true.
C
Which of the following structures does not characterize a synovial joint? a.Joint capsule b.Articular cartilage c.Tendons d.All of the above structures characterize a synovial joint
C
3. The axial skeleton consists of about: a. 60 bones. b. 68 bones. c. 74 bones. d. 80 bones
D
Going from proximal to distal, the bones of the upper extremity would be: a.metacarpals, carpals, ulna, and humerus. b.carpals, metacarpals, ulna, and humerus. c.humerus, radius, metacarpals, and carpals. d.humerus, radius, carpals, and metacarpals
D
Going from superior to inferior, the sequence of the vertebral column is: a.sacral, coccyx, thoracic, lumbar, and cervical. b.coccyx, sacral, lumbar, thoracic, and cervical. c.cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx. d.cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx
D
Gomphoses can be found in the: a.mandible. b.frontal bone. c.maxilla. d.Both A and C
D
If the cribriform plate is damaged, there is a chance of: a.infectious materials passing from the ear to the brain. b.food passing from the mouth into the nose. c.difficulty chewing. d.infectious materials passing from the nose to the brain
D
Menisci are: a.cords of dense, white, fibrous tissue. b.extensions of the periosteum. c.hyaline cartilage cushions. d.fibrocartilage pads
D
The anterior of the pelvic girdle is formed by the: a.sacrum. b.ilium. c.ischium. d.pubis
D
The human hand has greater dexterity than the forepaw of any animal because of the freely movable joint of the: a.elbow. b.shoulder. c.wrist. d.thumb.
D
The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the: a.tibia. b.fibula. c.coxal. d.femur
D
The mastoid sinus is a sinus within which bone(s)? a.Maxillae b.Frontal c.Sphenoid d.Temporal
D
The number of thoracic vertebrae is: a.5. b.7. c.10. d.12.
D
The occipital bone forms joints with how many other cranial bones? a.1 b.2 c.3 d.4
D
