AP Exam 2 Chapter 7

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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


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