Anatomy exam 2 - module 4
Which of these features is found in a lumbar vertebra? Pedicles Vertebral foramen Spinous process Vertebral arch
All are correct
T/F: Once the epiphyseal plate fuses and forms an epiphyseal line, the long bone continues to grow in length, but at a slower rate
False
Which bone does not function in protection?
Fibula
The "soft spots" on an infant's head are caused by which of the following?
Fontanelles
An example of a flat bone would be the
parietal
Which bone is unpaired?
Vomer
Which is not a cranial bone?
Vomer
Which of the following are formed by intramembranous ossification?
- flat bones of the skull - zygomatic bones
The vertebral column includes ___ cervical, ___ thoracic, and ___ lumbar vertebrae.
7; 12; 5
The skull consists of _____ cranial bones and _____ facial bones.
8; 14
What is the correct order for the vertebral regions, from superior to inferior?
Cervical - thoracic - lumbar - sacral - coccygeal
A large, smooth, rounded articulating oval structure is called what?
Condyle
Which features are found only on thoracic vertebrae?
Costal facets and demifacets
The superior portion of the sternum is called the
Manubrium
Which of the following is not a function of the vertebral column?
Provide support for the muscles of the arm
Which is not a function of the vertebral column? Supporting the weight of the head Maintaining upright body position Passageway for cranial nerves Passageway for spinal nerves Protecting the spinal cord
Passageway for cranial nerves
What is the location of the auditory ossicles?
Petrous part of temporal bone
Which would not be classified as an irregular bone?
Scapula
What are the 3 auditory ossicles.
Stapes, malleus, incus
Which is not a function of cartilage?
Synthesizes red blood cells
Patients with osteoporosis often suffer _________ fractures of the vertebral bodies due to loss of bone mass.
compression
Which feature is unique to the axis?
dens
The _______ suture is the articulation between the occipital bone and both parietal bones.
lambdoid
