chapter 7 human anatomy
Match the bone with the part of the skeletal system. A) axial Skeleton B) appendicular Skeleton 154. hyoid bone
A) axial Skeleton
Match the bone with the part of the skeletal system. A) axial Skeleton B) appendicular Skeleton 156. vertebral column
A) axial Skeleton
Match the bone with the part of the skeletal system. A) axial Skeleton B) appendicular Skeleton 157. skull
A) axial Skeleton
Match the bone with the part of the skeletal system. A) axial Skeleton B) appendicular Skeleton 158. thoracic cage
A) axial Skeleton
Match the technical term with the common name. A) collar bone B) elbow C) tail bone D) hip bone E) forehead 151. clavicle
A) collar bone
Match the structure with the proper description. A) contains blood vessels that drain blood from the skull B) conveys sound waves to eardrum C) transmits branch of trigeminal nerve D) internal carotid artery passes through this structure E) convey tears from eyes to the nasal cavity 121. jugular foramen
A) contains blood vessels that drain blood from the skull
Match the bony feature with the correct bone. A) fibula B) scapula C) humerus D) ulna E) femur 148. lateral malleolus
A) fibula
Match the bony feature with its description. A) joint between ilium and sacrum B) portion of coxa a person sits on C) large depression on the medial side of ilium D) junction of two pubic bones E) anterior end of the iliac crest 135. sacroiliac joint
A) joint between ilium and sacrum
There are differences in the male and female pelvis. Match the feature with male or female. A) male pelvis B) female pelvis 160. heart-shaped inlet
A) male pelvis
There are differences in the male and female pelvis. Match the feature with male or female. A) male pelvis B) female pelvis 163. a subpubic angle less than 90 degrees
A) male pelvis
Match the structure with the proper description. A) part of the vertebral arch B) fibrocartilage located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae C) site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column D) opening in vertebrae for the spinal cord E) posterior, inferior projection from vertebrae 131. lamina
A) part of the vertebral arch
Match the bone with its common name. A) shoulder blade B) finger bones C) kneecap D) breastbone E) shinbone 139. scapula
A) shoulder blade
Match the term with the proper description. A) this condition is also known as humpback B) results from damage to annulus fibrosus and release of nucleus pulposus C) the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse D) an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar region E) an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine 125. kyphosis
A) this condition is also known as humpback
74. When comparing the female pelvis with the male pelvis, which of the following statements is false? A. The female pelvis is heavier. B. The ilium is more flared in the female pelvis. C. The ischial spines are further apart in the female pelvis. D. The subpubic angle is 90 degrees or greater in the female pelvis. E. The female pelvis is broader.
A. The female pelvis is heavier.
89. What does structure "A" represent? A. atlas B. axis C. body of vertebra D. intervertebral disk E. thoracic region or curve
A. atlas
40. Which of the following vertebral parts is most anterior in location? A. body B. lamina C. spinous process D. transverse process E. vertebral arch
A. body
117. The figure illustrates a medial view of the bones of the right foot. What does "D" represent? A. calcaneus B. fibula C. metatarsals D. tibia E. talus
A. calcaneus
38. Transverse foramina are found in _____ vertebrae. A. cervical B. thoracic C. lumbar D. sacral E. antebrachial
A. cervical
103. The figure illustrates the sacrum. What structure does "E" represent? A. coccyx B. sacral hiatus C. superior articular facet D. median sacral crest E. posterior sacral foramina
A. coccyx
109. The figure illustrates bones of the right lower limb. What does "A" represent? A. femur B. fibula C. tarsals D. tibia E. patella
A. femur
67. The bone that articulates with the acetabulum is the A. femur. B. tibia. C. fibula. D. humerus. E. pubis.
A. femur.
95. The figure shows the bones of the right orbit. What bone does "B" represent? A. frontal B. maxilla C. zygomatic D. lacrimal E. ethmoid
A. frontal
87. What does structure "D" represent? A. frontal bone B. occipital bone C. parietal bone D. sphenoid bone
A. frontal bone
46. Which of the following parts of a rib articulates with the body of a vertebra? A. head B. neck C. body D. groove E. sternal end
A. head
13. In conduction deafness, which of the following bones might fuse together? A. incus and malleus B. tibia and fibula C. radius and ulna D. vomer and palatine E. incus and stapes
A. incus and malleus
21. Which of the following bones contains a sinus? A. maxilla B. nasal bone C. occipital bone D. zygomatic bone E. temporal
A. maxilla
6. Which of the following bones is a facial bone? A. maxilla B. incus C. hyoid D. ethmoid E. sphenoid
A. maxilla
8. Which of the following facial bones is correctly matched with its function? A. maxilla - possesses sockets for teeth B. vomer - forms the hard palate C. inferior nasal conchae - contain nasolacrimal canals D. zygomatic - provides an attachment point for the temporalis muscle E. temporal - is part of the orbit.
A. maxilla - possesses sockets for teeth
105. The figure illustrates the bones of the right upper limb. What does "B" represent? A. radius B. carpals C. phalanges D. metacarpals E. ulna
A. radius
1. Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? A. rib B. radius C. clavicle D. scapula E. coxa
A. rib
79. The tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia and the fibula is the A. talus. B. cuboid. C. navicular. D. calcaneus. E. patella.
A. talus.
57. Which of the following is most distal in location? A. trochlea B. greater tubercle C. deltoid tuberosity D. medial epicondyle E. anatomical neck
A. trochlea
10. The sagittal suture is located between the A. two parietal bones. B. frontal and parietal bones. C. parietal and temporal bones. D. parietal and occipital bones. E. frontal and temporal bones.
A. two parietal bones
61. The olecranon process is found on the A. ulna. B. radius. C. scapula. D. humerus. E. clavicle.
A. ulna.
33. A traumatic hyperextension of the cervical vertebrae is referred to as A. whiplash. B. a fracture. C. scoliosis. D. a herniated disc. E. spina bifida.
A. whiplash.
Match the bone with the part of the skeletal system. A) axial Skeleton B) appendicular Skeleton 155. pelvic girdle & lower limb
B) appendicular Skeleton
Match the structure with the proper description. A) contains blood vessels that drain blood from the skull B) conveys sound waves to eardrum C) transmits branch of trigeminal nerve D) internal carotid artery passes through this structure E) convey tears from eyes to the nasal cavity 120. external auditory meatus
B) conveys sound waves to eardrum
Match the technical term with the common name. A) collar bone B) elbow C) tail bone D) hip bone E) forehead 149. olecranon process of ulna
B) elbow
There are differences in the male and female pelvis. Match the feature with male or female. A) male pelvis B) female pelvis 159. lighter in weight
B) female pelvis
There are differences in the male and female pelvis. Match the feature with male or female. A) male pelvis B) female pelvis 161. oval-shaped inlet
B) female pelvis
There are differences in the male and female pelvis. Match the feature with male or female. A) male pelvis B) female pelvis 162. subpubic angle 90 degrees or more
B) female pelvis
Match the structure with the proper description. A) part of the vertebral arch B) fibrocartilage located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae C) site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column D) opening in vertebrae for the spinal cord E) posterior, inferior projection from vertebrae 129. intervertebral disk
B) fibrocartilage located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae
Match the bone with its common name. A) shoulder blade B) finger bones C) kneecap D) breastbone E) shinbone 143. phalanges
B) finger bones
Match the bony feature with its description. A) joint between ilium and sacrum B) portion of coxa a person sits on C) large depression on the medial side of ilium D) junction of two pubic bones E) anterior end of the iliac crest 138. ischial tuberosity
B) portion of coxa a person sits on
Match the term with the proper description. A) this condition is also known as humpback B) results from damage to annulus fibrosus and release of nucleus pulposus C) the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse D) an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar region E) an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine 128. herniated disk
B) results from damage to annulus fibrous and release of nucleus pulposus
Match the bony feature with the correct bone. A) fibula B) scapula C) humerus D) ulna E) femur 144. coracoid process
B) scapula
34. Which of the following is a function of the vertebral column? A. It supports the weight of the body. B. It allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord. C. It serves as a passage way for the cranial nerves. D. It contains numerous foramens for the passage way of blood vessels. E. It protects the brain.
B. It allows spinal nerves to exit the spinal cord.
72. Which of the following situations could interfere with normal child birth? A. small ischial spines B. a small pelvic outlet C. an enlarged iliac crest D. a wide, circular pelvic inlet E. widely spaced ischial spines
B. a small pelvic outlet
90. What does structure "B" represent? A. atlas B. axis C. body of vertebra D. intervertebral disk E. thoracic region or curve
B. axis
63. The wrist is composed of eight A. tarsal bones. B. carpal bones. C. metacarpal bones. D. metatarsal bones. E. digits.
B. carpal bones.
106. The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "C" represent? A. radius B. carpals C. phalanges D. metacarpals E. ulna
B. carpals
31. The _____ region of the vertebral column is located in the neck. A. sacral B. cervical C. lumbar D. thoracic E. coccygeal
B. cervical
52. The collar bone is the A. sternum. B. clavicle. C. scapula. D. humerus. E. atlas.
B. clavicle.
73. The large bone in the thigh is the A. tibia. B. femur. C. fibula. D. ischium. E. coxa.
B. femur.
112. The figure illustrates bones of the right lower limb. What does "D" represent? A. femur B. fibula C. tarsals D. tibia E. patella
B. fibula
114. The figure illustrates a medial view of bones of the right foot. What does "A" represent? A. calcaneus B. fibula C. metatarsals D. tibia E. talus
B. fibula
77. The medial malleolus A. is the proximal portion of the tibia. B. forms the medial side of the ankle joint. C. articulates with the calcaneus. D. is part of the arch of the foot. E. is on the lateral side of the leg.
B. forms the medial side of the ankle joint.
98. The figure shows the bones of the right orbit. What bone does "E" represent? A. frontal B. maxilla C. zygomatic D. lacrimal E. ethmoid
B. maxilla
64. The knuckles of the hand are formed by the distal ends of the A. carpals. B. metacarpals. C. phalanges. D. tarsals. E. metatarsals.
B. metacarpals.
9. A person who gets hit on the back of the head might suffer injury to which of these bones? A. temporal B. occipital C. sphenoid D. zygomatic E. nasal
B. occipital
86. What does structure "C" represent? A. frontal bone B. occipital bone C. parietal bone D. sphenoid bone E. temporal bone
B. occipital bone
26. The optic foramen is an opening in the sphenoid bone for the passage of the A. infraorbital nerve. B. optic nerve. C. supraorbital nerve. D. ophthalmic vein. E. vagus.
B. optic nerve.
69. The greater ischiadic (sciatic) notch is found on the A. inferior edge of the pubis. B. posterior side of the ilium. C. superior edge of the ischium. D. ventral surface of the sacrum. E. inferior edge of the ischium.
B. posterior side of the ilium.
59. If you break the lateral bone of your forearm, you have fractured your A. ulna. B. radius. C. humerus. D. olecranon. E. carpals.
B. radius.
102. The figure illustrates the sacrum. What structure does "D" represent? A. coccyx B. sacral hiatus C. superior articular facet D. median sacral crest E. posterior sacral foramina
B. sacral hiatus
37. The dens or odontoid process is on the A. first cervical vertebra. B. second cervical vertebra. C. first thoracic vertebra. D. second lumbar vertebra. E. coccyx.
B. second cervical vertebra.
50. That portion of the sternum that can be used as a starting point for counting ribs is the A. xiphoid process. B. sternal angle. C. jugular notch. D. costal notch. E. body.
B. sternal angle.
45. The anterior boundary of the "rib cage" is the A. ribs. B. sternum. C. costal cartilages. D. thoracic vertebrae. E. skin.
B. sternum.
5. Which of the following bones is paired? A. vomer B. temporal C. sphenoid D. mandible E. maxilla
B. temporal
14. A person who has cerebrospinal fluid draining from the ear probably has a fracture of the A. frontal bone. B. temporal bone. C. zygomatic bone. D. parietal bone. E. occipital bone.
B. temporal bone.
18. The maxilla forms A. the roof of the orbit. B. the floor of the orbit. C. the lateral wall of the orbit. D. the medial wall of the orbit. E. the posterior wall of the orbit.
B. the floor of the orbit.
48. Which of the following ribs attaches to the sternum at the sternal angle? A. the first B. the second C. the seventh D. the twelfth E. the third
B. the second
39. Articular facets on the transverse processes are characteristic of _____ vertebrae. A. cervical B. thoracic C. lumbar D. sacral E. coccygeal
B. thoracic
43. Classify a vertebra with the following characteristics: 1) superior articular processes face posteriorly2) circular vertebral foramen3) long spinous processes A. cervical B. thoracic C. lumbar D. sacral E. coccygeal
B. thoracic
20. Which of the following bones forms the nasal septum? A. inferior nasal conchae and lacrimal bones B. vomer and ethmoid C. maxilla and vomer D. ethmoid and sphenoid E. nasal and vomer
B. vomer and ethmoid
16. The cheek bone is also known as the A. frontal bone. B. zygomatic bone. C. maxilla. D. sphenoid bone. E. ethmoid bone.
B. zygomatic bone.
Match the bony feature with the correct bone. A) fibula B) scapula C) humerus D) ulna E) femur 145. deltoid tuberosity
C) humerus
Match the bone with its common name. A) shoulder blade B) finger bones C) kneecap D) breastbone E) shinbone 142. patella
C) kneecap
Match the bony feature with its description. A) joint between ilium and sacrum B) portion of coxa a person sits on C) large depression on the medial side of ilium D) junction of two pubic bones E) anterior end of the iliac crest 137. iliac fossa
C) large depression on the medial side of ilium
Match the structure with the proper description. A) part of the vertebral arch B) fibrocartilage located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae C) site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column D) opening in vertebrae for the spinal cord E) posterior, inferior projection from vertebrae 132. intervertebral foramen
C) site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column
Match the technical term with the common name. A) collar bone B) elbow C) tail bone D) hip bone E) forehead 153. coccyx
C) tail bone
Match the term with the proper description. A) this condition is also known as humpback B) results from damage to annulus fibrosus and release of nucleus pulposus C) the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse D) an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar region E) an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine 127. spina bifida
C) the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse
Match the structure with the proper description. A) contains blood vessels that drain blood from the skull B) conveys sound waves to eardrum C) transmits branch of trigeminal nerve D) internal carotid artery passes through this structure E) convey tears from eyes to the nasal cavity 123. foramen ovale
C) transmits branch of trigeminal nerve
75. Which of the following statements about the femur is TRUE? A. The head of the femur articulates with the tibia. B. The medial condyle articulates with the acetabulum. C. Both the greater and lesser trochanters are attachment sites for muscles. D. The distal end of the tibia articulates with the femur. E. The proximal end of the femur articulates with the tibia.
C. Both the greater and lesser trochanters are attachment sites for muscles.
2. The appendicular skeleton consists of the A. skull and appendages. B. rib cage and the pelvis. C. limbs and their girdles. D. rib cage and limb girdles. E. vertebral column.
C. Limbs and their gridles
22. The pituitary gland (hypophysis) rests in the A. crista Galli. B. cribriform plate. C. sella turcica (hypophyseal fossa). D. pterygoid canal. E. foramen magnum.
C. Sella turcica (hypophyseal fossa).
35. Which of the following statements is true? A. The first cervical vertebra is called the axis. B. The spinal cord protects the vertebral column. C. Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes. D. The sacral vertebrae are superior to the lumbar vertebrae. E. Lumbar vertebrae are generally smaller than thoracic vertebrae.
C. Thoracic vertebrae have long, thin spinous processes.
51. The upper limb and its girdle are attached rather loosely to the rest of the body. This arrangement A. results in a disjointed appearance. B. limits fine coordination of the hands. C. allows a wide range of movements. D. restricts the amount of weight the upper limb can support. E. results in a limited range of motion.
C. allows a wide range of movements.
93. What does structure "E" represent? A. atlas B. axis C. body of vertebra D. intervertebral disk E. thoracic region or curve
C. body of vertebra
27. Failure of the palatine processes of the maxilla to fuse properly during development results in a A. cleft lip. B. cleft chin. C. cleft palate. D. deviated septum. E. clogged sinus.
C. cleft palate.
15. The mastoid process is A. part of the zygomatic arch. B. located anterior to the external auditory meatus. C. contains mastoid air cells. D. the point of attachment of the temporalis muscle. E. is a sinus.
C. contains mastoid air cells.
78. A patient in a skiing accident is told that the lateral side of the ankle joint has been crushed. The bone that has been injured is the A. femur. B. tibia. C. fibula. D. calcaneus. E. talus.
C. fibula.
3. Which of the following anatomical features of bones is correctly matched with its function? A. tubercle - the lining of a joint B. body - attachment point for a tendon or ligament C. foramen - a hole for a blood vessel D. sinus - a tunnel in a bone E. foramen - a depression in a bone
C. foramen - a hole for a blood vessel
56. A dislocated shoulder involves separation of the __________ from the scapula. A. radius B. clavicle C. humerus D. manubrium E. sternum
C. humerus
19. Which of the following bones forms part of the lateral wall of the nasal cavity? A. vomer B. sphenoid C. inferior nasal conchae D. frontal E. nasal
C. inferior nasal conchae
118. The figure illustrates a medial view of the bones of the right foot. What does "E" represent? A. calcaneus B. fibula C. metatarsals D. tibia E. talus
C. metatarsals
84. What does structure "A" represent? A. frontal bone B. occipital bone C. parietal bone D. sphenoid bone E. temporal bone
C. parietal bone
76. Which of the following is correctly matched? A. greater trochanter - distal shaft of femur B. lateral malleolus - distal end of tibia C. patella - bone within tendon of quadriceps D. tibial tuberosity - superior to the patella E. medial malleolus - proximal end of the tibia
C. patella - bone within tendon of quadriceps
108. The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "E" represent? A. radius B. carpals C. phalanges D. metacarpals E. ulna
C. phalanges
100. The figure illustrates the sacrum. What structure does "B" represent? A. coccyx B. sacral hiatus C. superior articular facet D. median sacral crest E. posterior sacral foramina
C. superior articular facet
113. The figure illustrates bones of the right lower limb. What does "E" represent? A. femur B. fibula C. tarsals D. tibia E. patella
C. tarsals
53. Another name for the shoulder blade is A. the sternum. B. the clavicle. C. the scapula. D. the acromion. E. the xiphoid process.
C. the scapula.
42. The ribs articulate with the _____ vertebrae. A. sacral B. lumbar C. thoracic D. cervical E. coccygeal
C. thoracic
47. Those ribs that attach directly to the sternum are referred to as _____ ribs. A. false B. vertebral C. vertebrosternal D. vertebrochondral E. floating
C. vertebrosternal
94. The figure shows the bones of the right orbit. What bone does "A" represent? A. frontal B. maxilla C. zygomatic D. lacrimal E. ethmoid
C. zygomatic
Match the term with the proper description. A) this condition is also known as humpback B) results from damage to annulus fibrosus and release of nucleus pulposus C) the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse D) an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar region E) an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine 124. lordosis
D) an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar region
Match the bone with its common name. A) shoulder blade B) finger bones C) kneecap D) breastbone E) shinbone 140. sternum
D) breastbone
Match the technical term with the common name. A) collar bone B) elbow C) tail bone D) hip bone E) forehead 152. coax
D) hip bone
Match the structure with the proper description. A) contains blood vessels that drain blood from the skull B) conveys sound waves to eardrum C) transmits branch of trigeminal nerve D) internal carotid artery passes through this structure E) convey tears from eyes to the nasal cavity 119. carotid canal
D) internal carotid artery passes through this structure
Match the bony feature with its description. A) joint between ilium and sacrum B) portion of coxa a person sits on C) large depression on the medial side of ilium D) junction of two pubic bones E) anterior end of the iliac crest 136. symphysis pubis
D) junction of two pubic bones
Match the structure with the proper description. A) part of the vertebral arch B) fibrocartilage located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae C) site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column D) opening in vertebrae for the spinal cord E) posterior, inferior projection from vertebrae 130. vertebral foramen
D) opening in vertebrae for the spinal cord
Match the bony feature with the correct bone. A) fibula B) scapula C) humerus D) ulna E) femur 146. styloid process
D) ulna
32. Which of the following statements is true? A. The cervical curve develops before birth. B. The adult vertebral column has three curvatures. C. Scoliosis is the term applied to the normal curvature of the spine. D. An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called kyphosis. E. Lordosis is an exaggeration of the cervical curvature.
D. An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called kyphosis.
28. Which of the following statements concerning the maxilla is false? A. The maxilla contains a large sinus. B. The maxilla forms part of the orbit. C. The maxilla forms part of the hard palate. D. The maxilla articulates with the mastoid process. E. The maxilla forms the upper jaw.
D. The maxilla articulates with the mastoid process.
82. The thumb and big toe are similar in that A. both contain carpal bones. B. each have three metatarsals. C. both are composed of sesamoid bones. D. both have two rather than three phalanges. E. both have three rather than two phalanges.
D. both have two rather than three phalanges.
68. The obturator foramen is found in the A. skull. B. scapula. C. sacrum. D. coxa. E. vertebrae.
D. coxa.
23. The olfactory foramina are found in the region of the ethmoid bone known as the A. crista galli. B. Sella turcica. C. ethmoid sinus. D. cribriform plate. E. perpendicular plate.
D. cribriform plate.
83. A woman who drops something on her foot might injure which of the following bones? A. vomer B. pisiform C. lunate D. cuneiform E. metacarpals
D. cuneiform
54. The glenoid fossa is where the A. clavicle articulates with the scapula. B. clavicle articulates with the sternum. C. humerus articulates with the clavicle. D. humerus articulates with the scapula. E. radius articulates with humerus.
D. humerus articulates with the scapula.
92. What does structure "D" represent? A. atlas B. axis C. body of vertebra D. intervertebral disk E. thoracic region or curve
D. intervertebral disk
71. A person sits on his/her A. iliac fossa. B. pelvic brim. C. pubis symphysis. D. ischial tuberosity. E. obturator foramen.
D. ischial tuberosity.
97. The figure shows the bones of the right orbit. What bone does "D" represent? A. frontal B. maxilla C. zygomatic D. lacrimal E. ethmoid
D. lacrimal
17. Which of the following is found inferior to the maxilla and has a posterior articulation with the temporal bone? A. zygomatic B. sphenoid C. parietal D. mandible E. palatine bone
D. mandible
101. The figure illustrates the sacrum. What structure does "C" represent? A. coccyx B. sacral hiatus C. superior articular facet D. median sacral crest E. posterior sacral foramina
D. median sacral crest
107. The figure illustrates bones of the right upper limb. What does "D" represent? A. radius B. carpals C. phalanges D. metacarpals E. ulna
D. metacarpals
81. The foot contains A. carpals. B. a patella. C. metacarpals. D. metatarsals. E. the lateral malleolus.
D. metatarsals.
30. Which of the following bony features is not associated with the skull? A. foramen rotundum B. pterygoid canal C. stylomastoid foramen D. obturator foramen E. cribriform plate
D. obturator foramen
4. Which of the following bones is part of the cranial vault? A. vomer B. nasal bone C. palatine bone D. occipital bone E. mandible
D. occipital bone
11. The lambdoidal suture is located between the A. frontal and parietal bones. B. parietal and temporal bones. C. temporal and occipital bones. D. parietal and occipital bones. E. two parietal bones.
D. parietal and occipital bones.
70. A fractured coxa is more commonly called a fractured A. arm. B. wrist. C. knee. D. pelvis. E. ankle.
D. pelvis.
88. What does structure "E" represent? A. frontal bone B. occipital bone C. parietal bone D. sphenoid bone E. temporal bone
D. sphenoid bone
49. Manubrium, body, and xiphoid process are all parts of the A. pelvis. B. scapula. C. clavicle. D. sternum. E. sacrum.
D. sternum.
25. Which of the following bony features is mismatched with its description? A. crista galli - point of attachment of one of the meninges B. occipital condyles - articulation points between the skull and vertebral column C. alveolar process - ridge containing the teeth D. styloid process - point of articulation of mandible with skull E. mandibular fossa - point of articulation of mandible with skull
D. styloid process - point of articulation of mandible with skull
36. The coccyx is A. absent in humans. B. also called the coxa. C. located in the upper lumbar region. D. the most inferior portion of the vertebral column. E. the bottom of the spinal cord.
D. the most inferior portion of the vertebral column.
44. A herniated disc occurs when A. the body of a vertebra is fractured. B. the covering of the spinal cord is torn. C. there is a fracture of the vertebral arch. D. there is protrusion of the nucleus pulposus. E. spinal nerves are cut.
D. there is protrusion of the nucleus pulposus.
111. The figure illustrates bones of the right lower limb. What does "C" represent? A. femur B. fibula C. tarsals D. tibia E. patella
D. tibia
115. The figure illustrates a medial view of bones of the right foot. What does "B" represent? A. calcaneus B. fibula C. metatarsals D. tibia E. talus
D. tibia
Match the term with the proper description. A) this condition is also known as humpback B) results from damage to annulus fibrosus and release of nucleus pulposus C) the failure of vertebral laminae to fuse D) an exaggerated curvature of the lumbar region E) an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine 126. scoliosis
E) an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Match the bony feature with its description. A) joint between ilium and sacrum B) portion of coxa a person sits on C) large depression on the medial side of ilium D) junction of two pubic bones E) anterior end of the iliac crest 134. anterior superior iliac spine
E) anterior end of the iliac crest
Match the structure with the proper description. A) contains blood vessels that drain blood from the skull B) conveys sound waves to eardrum C) transmits branch of trigeminal nerve D) internal carotid artery passes through this structure E) convey tears from eyes to the nasal cavity 122. nasolacrimal canal
E) convey tears from eyes to the nasal cavity
Match the bony feature with the correct bone. A) fibula B) scapula C) humerus D) ulna E) femur 147. greater trochanter
E) femur
Match the technical term with the common name. A) collar bone B) elbow C) tail bone D) hip bone E) forehead 150. frontal bone
E) forehead
Match the structure with the proper description. A) part of the vertebral arch B) fibrocartilage located between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae C) site where spinal nerves exit the vertebral column D) opening in vertebrae for the spinal cord E) posterior, inferior projection from vertebrae 133. spinous process
E) posterior, inferior projection from vertebrae
Match the bone with its common name. A) shoulder blade B) finger bones C) kneecap D) breastbone E) shinbone 141. tibia
E) shinbone
66. Which of the following is false? A. The wrist is the region between the forearm and the hand. B. The olecranon process is located on the distal end of the ulna. C. The distal end of the radius articulates with the ulna and the carpals. D. Tendons and nerves pass through the carpal tunnel to enter the hand. E. The radius is the most commonly fractured bone in people over 50.
E. The radius is the most commonly fractured bone in people over 50.
62. In a farm accident, a man has his arm severed midway between his wrist and his elbow. Which of the following bones was severed? A. radius B. humerus C. clavicle D. ulna E. both the radius and the ulna
E. both the radius and the ulna
80. The heel of the foot is formed by the A. talus. B. patella. C. cuboid bone. D. navicular bone. E. calcaneus.
E. calcaneus.
65. A woman pinched her phalange. She hurt her A. ear. B. toe. C. cheek. D. finger. E. either her toe or her finger.
E. either her toe or her finger.
96. The figure shows the bones of the right orbit. What bone does "C" represent? A. frontal B. maxilla C. zygomatic D. lacrimal E. ethmoid
E. ethmoid
55. The acromion process A. is part of the clavicle. B. articulates with the coracoid process. C. forms the most inferior part of the glenoid fossa. D. has no function. E. forms a protective cover for the shoulder joint.
E. forms a protective cover for the shoulder joint.
12. The ligamentum nuchae A. protects the brain. B. is a part of the nose. C. moves the eye. D. supports the jaw. E. helps keep the head erect
E. helps keep the head erect
7. Which of the following bones is attached to the skull by muscles and ligaments? A. ethmoid B. frontal C. sphenoid D. vomer E. hyoid
E. hyoid
29. A person with a fractured mandible has a broken A. back. B. neck. C. rib. D. wrist. E. jaw.
E. jaw
60. The point of the elbow is the A. trochlea. B. capitulum. C. olecranon fossa. D. styloid process. E. olecranon process.
E. olecranon process.
110. The figure illustrates bones of the right lower limb. What does "B" represent? A. femur B. fibula C. tarsals D. tibia E. patella
E. patella
99. The figure illustrates the sacrum. What structure does "A" represent? A. coccyx B. sacral hiatus C. superior articular facet D. median sacral crest E. posterior sacral foramina
E. posterior sacral foramina
116. The figure illustrates a medial view of bones of the right foot. What does "C" represent? A. calcaneus B. fibula C. metatarsals D. tibia E. talus
E. talus
85. What does structure "B" represent? A. frontal bone B. occipital bone C. parietal bone D. sphenoid bone E. temporal bone
E. temporal bone
41. The loss of height that occurs with aging is due to compression of A. the pelvic girdle. B. the vertebral arches. C. the vertebral bodies. D. the vertebral foramen. E. the intervertebral discs.
E. the intervertebral discs.
24. The foramen magnum is a large opening in the base of the skull for A. the optic nerve. B. the carotid arteries. C. internal jugular veins. D. the facial and vestibulocochlear nerves. E. the spinal cord.
E. the spinal cord.
91. What does structure "C" represent? A. atlas B. axis C. body of vertebra D. intervertebral disk E. thoracic region or curve
E. thoracic region or curve
58. The humerus articulates with the ulna at the A. medial epicondyle. B. lateral epicondyle. C. capitulum. D. radial fossa. E. trochlea.
E. trochlea.
104. The figure illustrates the bones of the right upper limb. What does "A" represent? A. radius B. carpals C. phalanges D. metacarpals E. ulna
E. ulna
177. Clearly explain how the structure of the pelvis of an adult female reflects adaptations for pregnancy.
J. phalanges
174. List the processes that can be palpated in the upper and lower extremities.
Processes that can be palpated in the upper extremity: a. greater tubercle of humerus, b. medial epicondyle of humerus, c. lateral epicondyle of humerus, d. olecranon process of ulna, e. head of the ulna, f. heads of the metacarpals (metacarpal-phalangeal joints), g. processes in interphalangeal joints, h. styloid processes of both ulna and radius.
175. Which bone is involved in a each of the following? A) fracture of the shin bone B) broken knee C) broken tailbone D) broken collar bone E) shattered olecranon process F) compression fracture of the glenoid fossa G) heel spurs H) bruised breastbone I) lump on forehead J) broken toe K) cleft palate L) houses inner ear
a. tibia b. patella c. coccyx d. clavicle e. ulna f. scapula g. calcaneus h. sternum
170. The femur articulates with the coxa at the _______ . ________________________________________
acetabulum
168. The first cervical vertebra is called the _______ . ________________________________________
atlas
173. Ribs that do not attach to the sternum are called _______ . ________________________________________
floating ribs
165. The cranial bone that forms the bony eyebrow ridges and roofs of the orbits is the _______ bone. ________________________________________
frontal
176. How do the structural differences of the pectoral and pelvic girdles reflect their functional differences?
frontal
171. The coxa is formed by the fusion of the _______ , _______ , and _______. ________________________________________
ilium, ischium, pubis
178. Long-term bedridden patients sometimes develop decubitus ulcers (pressure sores). List three bony protuberances that might be sites for these ulcers.
k. maxilla
166. The skull bone that forms the chin is also the only bone connected to the skull by a freely moveable joint. This bone is the _______ . ________________________________________
mandible
164. The suture that separates the two parietal bones from one another is the _______ suture. ________________________________________
sagittal
167. The sella turcica, pterygoid processes and the greater wings are on the _______ . ________________________________________
sphenoid
179. Why is the clavicle broken more frequently than the scapula?
temporal
169. Ribs articulate posteriorly with the _______ vertebrae. ________________________________________
thoracic
172. A traumatic hyperextension of the cervical vertebrae is called _______. ________________________________________
whiplash
