Anatomy Chapter 7

False ribs are also called "floating ribs" because they all have no direct connections with the sternum.

false

What bone feature of the second cervical vertebrae articulates with the first cervical vertebrae?

odontoid process

The bony prominence on the posterior surface of the elbow is the:

olecranon

The broad, concave surface on the anterior surface of the scapula is called the:

subscapular fossa

Of the following, which is the largest individual vertebrae?

L4

The branch of medicine that deals with correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system is called:

Orthopedics

When the forearm is flexed, the:

coronoid process of the ulna fits into the coronoid fossa

Compared with the male pelvis, the female pelvis is:

wider, shallower, larger is the pelvic inlet, larger in the pelvic outlet

How many phalanges in each hand?

14

How many bones are found in the adult human skeleton?

206

How many bones are in the skull?

22

How many lumbar vertebrae are there in a normal vertebral column?

5

The lateral malleolus on the lateral surface of the ankle is part of the:

fibula

Which of the following is true?

There are 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals and 14 phalanges

The glenoid cavity is:

a depression for articulation with the head of the humerus

Which is more superior on the scapula.

acromion

In a newborn infant the ____ is located between the angles of the two parietal bones and the two segments of the frontal bone.

anterior fontanel

The primary function of vertebral processes is:

attachment site for muscles

This bone's shape comes from the medial half of the bone being convex anteriorly and the lateral half is concave anteriorly.

clavicle

This is the anterior bone that articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint.

clavicle

Abnormal elevation of the medial longitudinal arch often results from muscle imbalance or poliomyelitis.

clawfoot

Why is the clavicle on of the most broken bones in the human body?

due to weakness of the junction of the curves

A prominence above a condyle is a/an:

epicondyle

The olfactory nerve foramina are located in the ___ bone.

ethmoid

This cranial bone is anterior to the sphenoid and posterior to the nasal bones. It contains foramina for the olfactory cranial nerve.

ethmoid

An example of a tubelike passageway through a bone is the:

external auditory meatus

Ribs articulate both at the body and at the transverse process of cervical vertebra

false

The digits of the lower limb are numbered 1-5 starting with the little toe.

false

The digits of the upper limb are numbered 1- 5 starting with the pinkie.

false

The longest, heaviest, and strongest bone of the human skeleton is the:

femur

The lateral malleolus is found on the distal end of what bone?

fibula

Soft spots in the infant skull filled with fibrous connective tissue that will eventually be replaced by bone are called:

fontanels

An opening in a bone through which blood vessels and nerves pass is a:

foramen

The bony prominence on the lateral surface of the thigh near the hip joint is the:

greater trochanter of the femur

Part of this is found in the glenoid cavity?

humerus

The capitulum and trochlea are found on the ____ and articulate with _____ and _____ to allow for flexing and extending of the forearm.

humerus, radius, and ulna

Which bone of the axial skeleton does NOT articulate with any other bone?

hyoid

The narrow, ridge like projection of the hipbone is the:

iliac crest

Which of the following hipbones is superior?

illium

Spinal nerves enter and leave the spinal cord through passages between the vertebrae called:

intervertebral foramina

The acetabulum:

is formed by the ischium

When you sit, the part of the hip that touches the seat of the chair is the:

ischial tuberosity

Has a greater convex (outward) curvature of the thoracic vertebra producing a forward rounded, humb-back, and hunchback appearance.

kyphosis

Which bone contains a duct through which tears drain from the eyelids to the nasal cavity?

lacrimal bone

Has a greater concave curvature of the lumbar vertebra producing a hollow back or forward curvature in the small of the back.

lordosis

Besides the auditoy ossicles, the only moveable bone of the skull is the:

mandible

Which bone forms part of the hard palate?

maxilla

This facial bone articulates with teeth.

maxillae

The bones of the hand are called:

metacarpals

Thoracic vertebrae may be distinguished from other vertebrae by the:

presence of articulating facets on the transverse processes

If a person slips on ice and hits the back of her head, what bone might most likely be fractured?

occipital bone

The foramen magnum is found in the:

occipital bone

The inferior and superior nuchal lines, points of attachment for muscles, are located on which bone?

occipital bone

The tibia articulates at its distal end with the fibula and the _____.

one of the tarsal bones

The lambdoidal suture is found between:

parietal and occipital bones

This is a sesamoid bone that develops in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

patella

Which of the bones listed is a sesamoid bone found in the knee?

patella

What part of the ethmoid bone forms part of the nasal septum?

perpendicular plate

The sella turcica, located in the sphenoid bone, is a depression where the _____ is located:

pituitary gland

Specifically, which of the following do the pelvic girdles articulate with?

sacrum

Which suture is found between the parietal bones?

sagittal

The pectoral girdle consists of the:

scapula and clavicle

Has a lateral displacement (sideway curving) of the vertebral column

scoliosus

Which cranial bone articulates with every other cranial bone?

sphenoid

Which of the following disorders occurs because the laminae of vertebrae fail to unite and can leave the spinal cord exposed?

spina bifida

What is the junction between the manubrium and the body of the sternum called?

sternal angle

This part of the clavicle is rounded and articulates with the manubrium of the sternum.

sternal extremity

Fred was found dead. His hyoid bone was broken. What was most likely the cause of death?

strangulation

During the later stages of pregnancy, hormones increase the flexibility of this joint to allow for the delivery of the fetus.

symphysis pubis

These bones include the organs of hearing and balance and articulate with the mandible.

temporal

Which of the following is NOT true of surface markings on bone?

they provide movement within the bone

Which of the regions of the vertebral column has the greatest number of vertebrae?

thoracic

Primary curves of the vertebrae of an adult include:

thoracic, sacral, lumbar, and cervical curve

The radius is located on the ____ side of the forearm.

thumb

The lateral and medial condyles of the femur articulate with the:

tibia

The bony prominence on the anterior surface of the leg just below the knee joint is the:

tibial tuberosity

A slipped disc usually involves a herniated nucleus pulposus through a portion of the annulus fibrosis.

true

The "sternal angle" is an important landmark for finding the position of the second rib and is used in counting the ribs during a physical examination and for listening to sounds made by specific heart valves.

true

The facets of the superior articulate processes of a vertebra generally face posteriorly.

true

The intervertebral discs are made of fibrocartilage.

true

Which structure on a rib articulates with the transverse of a vertebra?

tubercle

Which is the larger bone?

ulna

Which of the following is the opening between vertebral arch and body of a vertebra that houses the spinal cord?

vertebral foramen