Anatomy Module Two Exam (Chapter Seven Review)

The internal carotid artery passes through the opening in the temporal bone called the ______.

carotid canal

A thin, pointed process located in the posterioinferior surface of the temporal bone is called the ___ process.

styloid

iIdentify the correct order of regions of the vertebral column

Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Coccyx

Which of the following are functions of the vertebral column?

Helps to transfer axial skeletal weight to the lower limbs Houses and protects the spinal cord Provides vertical support for the body

Which bones articulate at the mandibular fossa to form the temporomandibular joint?

Mandible Temporal bone

The bump you feel posterior to your ear lobe on your lateral skull corresponds to which structure of the temporal bone?

Mastoid process

Which statements describe the false ribs?

They indirectly articulate with the sternum through shared costal cartilages. They articulate with the thoracic vertebrae.

Which facial bone helps to form the cheek and lateral part of the orbit?

Zygomatic bone

The anterior, weight bearing part of each vertebra is known as the ______.

body

The medial portion of the sphenoid bone is called the ______.

body

The zygomatic bones are commonly called ______.

cheekbones

The most inferior portion of the vertebral column is the ______.

coccyx

The prominent bulge on the inferior surface of the temporal bone that acts as an anchor for neck muscles is called the ______.

mastoid process

The superior lateral walls and roof of the cranium are formed by the ______.

parietal bones

The paranasal ___ help to lighten the weight of certain skull bones and provides resonance to the voice.

sinuses

The inferior lateral walls and part of the floor of the cranium are formed by the ______.

temporal bones

Supporting the weight of the head is a function of the adult ______.

vertebral column

Which statement is correct? The sacral region of the vertebral column contains 9 vertebrae. The lumbar region of the vertebral column contains 12 vertebrae. The cervical region of the vertebral column contains 7 vertebrae. The coccygeal region of the vertebral column contains 7 vertebrae. The thoracic region of the vertebral column contains 5 vertebrae.

(C) The cervical region of the vertebral column contains 7 vertebrae.

Which are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?

Axial skeleton Appendicular skeleton

Which parts of the skull are formed by the zygomatic bones?

Cheek Lateral wall of orbit

The first cervical vertebra and occipital bone articulate with each other at the external occipital protuberance.

False

This type of skull has a thin, sharp supraorbital margin, little or no superciliary arches, a small and light mandible, and a pointed, triangular shaped mental protuberance.

Female

When you put your hand on your forehead, you are feeling which bone?

Frontal bone

What structure is between the orbits of the eyes and superior to the bridge of the nose?

Glabella

Which opening in the petrous part of the temporal bone acts as a passageway for nerves and blood vessels supplying the inner ear?

Internal acoustic meatus

Which areas of the skull are formed in part by the frontal bone?

Orbits Calvaria Forehead

Which of the following structures are enclosed by the bones and cartilage of the nasal complex?

Paranasal Sinuses Nasal Cavity

A groove for the sigmoid sinus is in which part of a temporal bone?

Petrous

Which part of the temporal bone houses the sensory structures of the inner ear?

Petrous

Which area is part of the temporal bone?

Petrous part

Which part of the orbit is formed by the orbital part of the frontal bone and lesser wing of the sphenoid bone?

Roof of the orbit

Which bone has a unique butterfly shape composed of a body and greater and lesser wings?

Sphenoid bone

Which component of the thoracic cage consists of a manubrium, body, and xiphoid process?

Sternum

Which thin, pointed projection of the temporal bone serves as an attachment site for several hyoid and tongue muscles?

Styloid process

Which are functions of cranial bones?

Surround and protect the brain Provide attachment sites for several jaw, head and neck muscles

Which bone consists of petrous, squamous, and tympanic parts?

Temporal bone

Which are the primary curves present in the vertebral column of a newborn?

Thoracic curvature Sacral curvature

Which are functions of the paranasal sinuses?

To humidify and warm inhaled air To lighten the weight of skull bones To provide resonance to the voice

Which is a function of the cranial bones?

To surround and protect the brain

Which part of the axial skeleton provides vertical support for the body while housing and protecting the spinal cord?

Vertebral column

The temporal bone and mandible articulate to form the tempormandibular joint at the ______.

mandibular fossa

The vertebral canal contains the spinal ___, while the intervertebral foramina allow for passage of the spinal nerves.

cord

The ___ fossae along the floor of the cranial cavity contain depressions for parts of the brain, grooves for blood vessels, and numerous foramina.

cranial

Sutures are immovable joints forming the boundaries between the ______.

cranial bones

The three curved depressions in the floor of the cranial cavity are called the ______.

cranial fossae

The last two pairs of false ribs lack connections with the sternum, so they are classified as ______.

floating ribs

The glabella, superciliary arch, supraorbital margin, and supraorbital foramen (notch) are all features of the ______.

frontal bone

The roof of the orbit is formed by the ______.

lesser wing of the sphenoid bone orbital plate of the frontal bone

The bones and cartilage that enclose the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are called the ______.

nasal complex

The mastoid process is an anchoring site for muscles of the ______.

neck

When you move your occipital condyles against your vertebrae, you are ______.

nodding "yes"

The ear ossicles are found in the ______.

petrous parts of temporal bones

The curves are the thoracic and sacral curves.

primary

The thoracic and sacral curvatures of the vertebral column, which develop to accommodate the thoracic and abdominopelvic viscera, are classified as ______.

primary curves

The facial nerve (CN VII) passes through the opening in the temporal bone called the ______.

stylomastoid foramen

The brow ridges are known at the _____.

superciliary arches

A is an immovable joint forming the boundary between cranial bones.

suture or sutures