Biology Unit 2

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

Calvaria Orbits Forehead

Which are bones of the appendicular skeleton?

Hand bones Leg bones Pelvic girdle Pectoral girdle

Which statements describe the false ribs?

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

Which bone helps to form the face? Multiple choice question.

Zygomatic bone

a)Gomphosis b)Suture c)Syndesmosis

a)Holds teeth in their sockets b)Connects skull bones c)Between radius and ulna

The acetabulum and the head of the femur are connected by a small ligament. The indentation in the acetabulum, where this ligament is attached, is named the fovea _________.

capitis

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

body

The tarsal bones of the foot are analogous with the ______ bones of the wrist

carpal

Bones are joined by ______ in cartilaginous joints. Multiple choice question.

cartilage

The zygomatic bones are commonly called ______.

cheekbones

The sternoclavicular joint is an articulation between the sternal end of the __________ and the large flattened end of the sternum called the ____________.

clavicle Blank 2: manubrium

A pectoral girdle consists of a ______.

clavicle and scapula

The capitate and hamate are bones in the ______ row of carpals.

distal

The medial malleolus is found on the ______ end of the tibia.

distal

the condyles are on the _____ end of the femur

distal

The olfactory nerves (CN I) pass through the cribriform foramina in the cribriform plate of the ______.

ethmoid bone

Which is a syndesmosis?

interosseous membrane

The depression between the greater and lesser tubercle of the humerus is called the ______.

intertubercular sulcus

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

mastoid process

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 distal medial process of the tibia is called the ______

medial malleolus

The distal medial process of the tibia is called the ______.

medial malleolus

The kneecap is the ______.

patella

Each os coxae articulates with the femur and the ______.

sacrum

The cavity of the shoulder is ______, which permits a wide range of movement of the arm.

shallow

Which is the most mobile joint?

shoulder

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

sinuses or sinus

The head of the femur is ______.

spherical

A __________ , joint has a fluid-filled joint cavity between articulating surfaces of the bones.

synovial

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

temporal bones

A(n) ______ is an immobile joint.

synarthrosis

How many bones are in the femoral region?

1

Each human hand has ______ phalanges.

14

How many tarsal bones are found in each foot? Multiple choice question.

7

Which are locations of synchondroses?

Between rib/sternum Epiphyseal plate

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

Cheek Lateral wall of orbit

Which part of the orbit is formed primarily by the orbital surface of the maxilla, with contributions from the zygomatic bone and orbital process of the palatine bone?

FLOOR OF THE ORBIT

Which bone helps to form the cranium of the skull?

Frontal bone. Reason: Remember that the cranium surrounds and protects the brain.

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

Glabella

synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis

Immobile joint, Slightly movable joint, freely movable joint

Which areas of the skull are formed by the temporal bones?

Inferior lateral walls Floor of the cranium

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 of the following are categorized as a symphysis?

Intervertebral discs

Which components are part of the appendicular skeleton?

Lower limb Pectoral girdle Upper limb Pelvic girdle

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

Nasal complex

What structures are immediately adjacent the foramen magnum?

Occipital condyles

Which cranial nerve passes through the cribriform foramina in the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone?

Olfactory nerve (CN I)

Which are facial bones?

Palatine and lacrimal bones

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

Paranasal Sinuses Nasal Cavity

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

Petrous part

What are the functions of the pectoral girdle?

Promotes upper limb mobility Provide attachment sites for muscles

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

Sacral curvature Thoracic curvature

Which area of the sphenoid bone houses the pituitary gland?

Sella turcica

Which of the following are clavicular joints?

Sternoclavicular Acromioclavicular

Which are classified as synovial joints?

Temporomandibular Glenohumeral Elbow Knee joint

Which part of the axial skeleton acts as a protective framework around the vital organs of the thorax and provides attachment points for the muscles supporting the pectoral girdles?

Thoracic cage

Which skeletal regions are part of the axial skeleton?

Thoracic cage Skull Vertebral column

Which are functions of the paranasal sinuses?

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

a. Cribriform foramina b. Carotid canal c. Foramen magnum d. Foramen ovale

a. Passageway for olfactory nerves b. Passageway for internal carotid artery c. Passageway for spinal cord d. Passageway for a mandibular branch of the trigeminal nerve

The head of the femur articulates with the

acetabulum

The deep depression (socket) of the os coxae is called the ______.

actebulum

The most inferior portion of the patella is the ______.

apex

The humerus is a bone of the ______ skeleton.

appendicular

In anatomical position the radius and ulna ______. Multiple choice question.

are parallel to each other

Smooth, oval articulating surfaces on the distal and inferior surface of the femur are ______.

condyles

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

cord

Sutures are immovable joints forming the boundaries between the ______.

cranial bones

The region of the leg from the knee to the ankle is called the ______ region.

crural

The longest bone in the body is the ________.

femur

The crural region contains the tibia and _______.

fibula

The crural region contains the tibia and _________.

fibula

The largest foramen in the skull, visible on an inferior (basal) view, is the ______.

foramen magnum

The spinal cord enters the cranial cavity through the ______.

foramen magnum

The anterior part of the calvaria, the forehead, and the roof of the orbits receive contributions from the _______.

frontal bone

The round process on the proximal end of the humerus that articulates with the scapula is called the ______.

head

The place of contact between bone and cartilage or between bones and other bones is called a(n) _____________ .

joint or articulation

The internal jugular and vagus nerve pass through the ______.

jugular foramen

In anatomical position the radius is ______ to the ulna.

lateral

The greater tubercle of the humerus is more ______ than the lesser tubercle.

lateral

The bones in the palm of the hand are ______.

metacarpals

The sole of the foot is made of ______ bones.

metatarsal

There is a 'trade off' between ______ and ______ in every joint. Multiple choice question.

mobility and stability

The part of the femur between its head and shaft is called the ______ of the femur.

neck

The floor of the orbit is primarily formed by the ______. Multiple choice question.

orbital surface of the maxilla

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the __________ girdle and the __________ girdle.

pelvic Blank 2: pectoral or shoulder

The dorsum sella is the ______ border of the sella turcica.

posterior

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

primary curves

Which portion of the os coxae is most anterior and inferior?

pubis

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

sternum

Which is a passageway for the facial nerve?

stylomastoid foramen

The brow ridges are known at the _____.

superciliary arches

The appendicular skeleton consist of the __________ bones of the limbs and lower limbs, as well as the __________ and pelvic girdles.

superior Blank 2: pectoral

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

suture

The immobile joint between the bones of the skull is called a(n) __________ .

suture, synarthrosis, or synarthrotic

The thoracic cage consists of the ______.

thoracic vertebrae, ribs, sternum

The "shin" is the anterior border of the ______.

tibia

The rough anterior surface of the tibia that can be palpated just inferior to the patella is the _____________tuberosity.

tibial

Which bone is most lateral?

trapezium

True or false: Bones are said to articulate with each other at a joint. True false question.

true