Anatomy Practice Test 3

The proximal portions of the ulnar and radius bones articulate with the: Distal aspect of the Carpal bones Medial aspect of the Scapula Proximal aspect of the Humerus None of the above

None of the above

Bone of the skull which forms much of the posterior and inferior surfaces of the cranium: Mandible Maxillary Occipital Hyoid

Occipital

All of the following are normal curves of the vertebral column EXCEPT: cervical curve thoracic curve abdominal curve sacral curve

abdominal curve

Mastoiditis is the inflammation of a sinus within the ____ bone(s). maxillae frontal sphenoid temporal

temporal

The ulna nerve crosses which surface of the epicondyle of the humerus: anterior - medial surface posterior - lateral surface anterior - lateral surface posterior - medial surface

posterior - medial surface

The largest fontanel in the infant skull: Posterior fontanel Lateral fontanel Anterior fontanel All fontanels are the same size

Anterior fontanel

The sternal end of the clavicle would have which anatomical position: Distal Medial Inferior Posterior

Medial

The olecranon process is the superior (proximal) end of which bone: Humerus Radius Ulna None of the above

Ulna

The rib cage functions to protect the heart, lungs, thymus Serves as the point of attachment for the muscles of respiration Assist in the maintenance of position of the vertebral column All of the above

all of the above

Which of the following would be considered the 3 basic parts of the vertebral anatomy: vertebral body vertebral arch Articular process All of the above

all of the above

Metacarpal bones form the framework of the: wrist. hand. ankle. foot.

hand

The upper part of the sternum is called the: costal cartilage. xiphoid process. body. manubrium.

manubrium

The largest of the paranasal sinuses is found in this bone. sphenoid maxilla ethmoid frontal

maxilla

Which skull bone articulates with the first vertebra? temporal occipital sphenoid ethmoid

occipital

Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton? coxal bones parietal bones radius clavicle

parietal bones

During childbirth, a baby passes through an imaginary plane called the: pelvic outlet. symphysis pubis. pelvic brim. ilium.

pelvic outlet.

The olfactory (smell) receptors are located in which structure: Mandibular bone Frontal bones Epithelium of the cribriform plate None of the above

Epithelium of the cribriform plate

The skeletal framework of the neck consists of: lumbar vertebrae. thoracic vertebrae. sacral vertebrae. cervical vertebrae.

cervical vertebrae

Going from superior to inferior, the sequence of the vertebral column is: sacral, coccyx, thoracic, lumbar, and cervical. coccyx, sacral lumbar, thoracic, and cervical. cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacral, and coccyx. cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.

cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx.

Which is not a part of the axial skeleton?

clavicle

The layman's name for the clavicle is the: collar bone. kneecap. shinbone. elbow.

collar bone.

The structure that furnishes the axis for the rotation of the head from side to side is the:

dens

Acromial end of the clavicle would have which anatomical position: Distal Medial Inferior Posterior

distal

The trochlea and capitulum can be described as: markings on the scapula. parts of the proximal end of the ulna. distal portions of the humerus. metacarpal bones.

distal portions of the humerus.

The longest and heaviest bone in the body is the: tibia. fibula. coxal. femur.

femur

Going from proximal to distal, the bones of the lower extremity would be: femur, tibia, carpals, and metacarpals. metacarpals, tarsals, femur, and tibia. femur, tibia, tarsals, and metatarsals. tarsals, metatarsals, femur, and tibia.

femur, tibia, tarsals, and metatarsals.

Going from proximal to distal, the bones of the upper extremity would be: metacarpals, carpals, ulna, and humerus. carpals, metacarpals, ulna, and humerus. humerus, radius, metacarpals, and carpals. humerus, radius, carpals, and metacarpals.

humerus, radius, carpals, and metacarpals.

The ulna articulates proximally with the: carpal bones. humerus. scapula. none of the above.

humerus.

A person with a fractured patella would expect discomfort in the: elbow. knee. head. ankle.

knee

A hunchback appearance of the thoracic region is probably due to: lordosis. scoliosis. kyphosis. slipped disks.

kyphosis.

Which suture is between the occipital and parietal bones? squamous lambdoidal sagittal coronal

lambdoidal

Which bone is a part of the axial skeleton? rib clavicle radius coxal bones

rib

Which bone is a part of the appendicular skeleton? scapula vertebra parietal mandible

scapula

Lateral curvature of the spine is called: scoliosis. lordosis. kyphosis. convexity.

scoliosis

Which of the following is involved in the support and positioning of the scapula: all of the bones of the pectoral girdle the thoracic and lumbar vertebra skeletal muscles only None of the above

skeletal muscles only

The distal end of the radius articulates with: the carpal bones of the wrist the humerus the phalanges the scapula

the carpal bones of the wrist

The proximal end of the humerus articulates with which bone(s): the scapula the ulna and radius the carpal bones None of the above

the scapula

A fontanel can best be described as a(n): bone in the skull. unossified area in the infant's skull. articulation between two skull bones. small opening.

unossified area in the infant's skull.

All vertebrae, except the sacrum and coccyx, have a central opening called the: spinous process. vertebral foramen. dens. transverse process.

vertebral foramen.

Bony process which is continuous with the scapula spine: Styloid Olecranon Acromion None of the above

Acromion

Bony process(es) of the scapula attached to ligaments and tendons associated with the shoulder joint: Acromion & Styloid process Acromion & Coracoid process Olecranon & Styloid process Coracoid & Olecranon

Acromion & Coracoid process

A deviated septum has the following characteristics: May be the result of developmental abnormalities May result from the injuries to the nose May be associated with chronic sinusitis All of the above

All of the above

Frontal sinuses have which of the following characteristics: Frontal sinuses are extremely variable in size Frontal sinuses may appear at different times Generally appear after the age of 6 All of the above

All of the above

The skull has which of the following characteristics: Function is to protect the brain Guards the entrance to the digestive and respiratory systems Both A & B Neither A & B

Both A & B

The temporomandibular joint has the following characteristics: Point of articulation for the temporal and mandibular bones May be involved in the myofacial pain syndrome Both A & B Neither A & B

Both A & B

Which of the following is true concerning the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus:

Both A & B

Nasal conchae have the following characteristics: Provides sticky mucous that lines the walls of the nasal cavity Forms the majority of the hard palate Produces turbulent, slower air flow for improved warming and humidification of inhaled air Both A & C

Both A & C

The pectoral girdle consist of which of the following bony structures: two clavicles two femurs two scapulas Both A & C

Both A & C

The two articulating regions of the condyle of the humerus: Trochlea Glenoid Cavity Capitulum Both A & C

Both A & C

Bone of the skull which forms much of the part of the superior and lateral surfaces of the cranium: Parietal Mandible Hyoid Maxillary

Parietal