chapter 7 a&p quiz
the vertebral column includes ________ cervical, ________ thoracic, and ________ lumbar vertebrae.
7, 12, 5
the skull consists of _____ cranial bones and _____ facial bones.
8 cranial and 14 facial
at what location do the three bones of the oscoxae fuse?
acetabulum
the _________ process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.
condylar
the _________ provide passageways for spinal nerves to exit the vertebral column and travel to other parts of the body.
intervertebral foramina
the hyoid bone is unique because it ________.
is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone
the three bones that make up each of the ox coxae are the ilium, pubis, and ________.
ischium
the _______ suture is the articulation between the occipital bone and both parietal bones.
lambdoid suture
in anatomic position, the radius lies _____ to the ulna.
lateral
which of the spinal curves forms when a child is about 12 months of age?
lumbar
paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones?
maxillae
what is the name of the prominence on the medial surface of the ankle?
medial malleolus
which cranial fossa supports the cerebellum?
posterior
when dribbling a basketball, the radius is crossed over the ulna in the forearm. In other words, the forearm is
pronated
which is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?
protection of the brain
what is the major function of the axial skeleton?
provide central support for the body and protect internal organs
which bones comprise each pectoral girdle?
scapula and clavicle
which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?
scoliosis
the vertebral processes that are most easily palpated along the midline of the back are the _____ processes.
spinous
the ________ forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum.
vomer
which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?
zygomatic bone
the occipital condyles articulate with the
atlas
only the ________ vertebrae have transverse foramina.
cervical
which of the following bones is not weight bearing?
fibula
the membranous sheets that connect developing cranial bones are called
fontanelles