AP Exam 2 Chapter 7
A rounded articular projection supported on a constricted portion (neck) of a bone is called a
head
condition is the protrusion of the nucleus pulposus posteriorly
herniated disc
which suture articulates with the most bones in the skull
lambdoid
condition is characterized by an increase or exaggeration of the lumbar curve of the vertebral column
lordosis
The appendicular skeleton does not include the pelvic and pectoral girdles.
not true
bone marking found on the second cervical vertebra projects superiorly into the anterior portion of the vertebral foramen of the atlas
odontoid process
branch of medicine that deals with correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system is called
orthopedics
pituitary gland is found in which bone
sphenoid
sella turcica is found in which bone
sphenoid
the "keystone" of the cranial floor because it articulates with every other cranial bone?
sphenoid
The hyoid bone is suspended by ligaments and muscle that extend from the _____ of the temporal bone.
styloid process
forms the inferior lateral aspects of the cranium and part of the cranial floor?
temporal
two primary curves of the adult vertebral column are the
thoracic and sacral curves
three components of the nasal septum
vomer, septal cartilage, and perpendicular plate of ethmoid
A vertebrae with no vertebral body, transverse foramina and a potential bifid process would describe
cervical vertebrae
A prominent ridge or elongated projection on a bone is called a
crest
the largest fontanelle in size at birth
anterior
which fontanel usually closes within 18 to 24 months after birth
anterior