Unit 3:axial skeleton 3.2-3.3

Which type of rib lacks an attachment to the sternum? A)floating ribs B)false ribs C)cervical ribs D)thoracic ribs E)true ribs

A) floating ribs

The large hole located in the base of the occipital bone that allows the spinal cord and brain to connect is the ________. A) foramen magnum B)intervertebral foramen C)occipital condyle D) vertebral foramen

A) foramen magnum

Which of the following is a condition or injury most commonly associated with older people, associated with drying of intervertebral discs and weakening of ligaments? A). Herniated disc B) rheumatoid arthritis (RA) C) comminuted fracture D) greenstick fracture

A) herniated disc

Miguel has an abnormal forward curvature in the lumbar region, resulting in a swaybacked posture. Miguel has __________. A) lordosis B) kyphosis C) gout D)scoliosis

A) lordosis

Which bones attach directly to the sternum via the costal cartilages? A) true ribs B) scapula C) thoracic vertebrae D)cervical vertebrae

A) true ribs

The fibrous connections between the bones of a fetal skull are_________. A)palates B)sinuses C)Christ a gali D)fontanels E)alveolar margins

D) fontanels

Which of these bones is part of the axial skeleton? A)clavicle B)scapula C)coxal bone D)sternum

D) sternum

How many true ribs do human have? A)five B)twelve C)fifteen D)three E) seven

E) seven

Which bones are commonly referred to as the cheekbones? A)partial bones B)palatine bones C)temporal bones D)lacrimal bones E)zygomatic

E) zygomatic

The last two pairs of ribs are called true ribs because they have no attachments to the sternum. True or false?

False

The spinal cord passes through the body of each vertebra. True or false?

False

Lordosis curvature...?

Anterior curve of the spine

The temporal bones are joined with the parietal bones at the ________ sutures. A)coronal B)squamous C)lambdoid D)sagittal

B)squamous

From superior to inferior ,.what is the correct order of the vertebrae? A)sacral ,cervical,lumbar B)lumbar ,thoracic ,cervical C)cervical ,thoracic,lumbar D) cervical ,lumbar,thoracic

C) cervical,thoracic,lumbar

Janetta has a frontal headache and pressure over her cheekbones and between her eyes. She has a thick nasal discharge and congestion. Janetta mostly likely has __________. A) gout B) bursitis C) sinusitis D) rickets

C) sinusitis

The tailbone is the _____. A)pubis B)patella C)coccyx D)sacrum E)ischium

C)coccyx

Scoliosis curvature....?

Lateral curve of the spine

Kyphosis curvature...?

Posterior curve if the spine

The intervertebral discs that cushion the spin and absorb shock are composed of fibrocartilage. True or false?

True