human anatomy chapter 8 questions
The clavicle is also known as the ______. shoulder blade knee cap collar bone forearm
collar bone
A large, smooth, rounded articulating oval structure on a bone is properly identified as a ______. tubercle facet fossa condyle
condyle
The curved depressions of floor of the cranial cavity are called the ______ __________
cranial fossae
The small, paired bones that help to form part of the medial wall of the orbit are the _____ bones.
ethmoid
The small, paired bones that help to form part of the medial wall of the orbit are the ______ bones.
ethmoid
The olfactory nerves (CN I) pass through the cribriform foramina in the cribriform plate of the ______. ethmoid bone frontal bone sphenoid bone
ethmoid bone
Which bone in the skull helps to form the floor of the cranium, the roof of the nasal cavity, and the medial wall of the orbit? ethmoid bone maxilla zygomatic bone sphenoid bone
ethmoid bone
The tympanic part of the temporal bone surrounds the ______. stylomastoid foramen carotid canal external acoustic meatus
external acoustic meatus
Lateral openings between adjacent vertebrae are called ______. lamina vertebral arches intervertebral foramina
intervertebral foramina
Which bone forms the lower jaw? mandible zygomatic maxilla palatine
mandible
The temporal bone and mandible articulate to form the tempormandibular joint at the ______. zygomatic process mandibular fossa mastoid process
mandibular fossa
The bump you feel posterior to your ear lobe on your lateral skull corresponds to which structure of the temporal bone? styloid process zygomatic process mastoid process
mastoid process
Which cranial bones are paired? parietal bones frontal bones occipital bones
parietal bones
The superior portion of the nasal septum is formed by the ______. vomer palantine bone perpendicular plate
perpendicular plate
Which area is part of the temporal bone? basilar part petrous part orbital part
petrous part
Which area is part of the temporal bone? orbital part basilar part petrous part
petrous part
Which part of the temporal bone houses the sensory structures of the inner ear? petrous part squamous part tympanic part
petrous part
The thoracic cage consists of the ______. sternum ribs cervical vertebrae sacrum and coccyx thoracic vertebrae
sternum ribs thoracic vertebrae
The thin, pointed process located on the posteroinferior surface of the temporal bone is called the _______ process.
styloid
How many metatarsal bones are found in one foot? 14 5 7
5
Paranasal sinuses are normally filled with ______. synovial fluid mucus c
air
The femur is ______. a bone of the pelvic girdle a foot bone also called the thigh bone
also called the thigh bone
What features on both the maxillae and mandible house the teeth? frontal processes alveolar processes palatine processes
alveolar processes
Nasal bones form the ______ of the nose. tip bridge
bridge
Enclosing the brain is a function of ______. appendicular bones cranial bones facial bones
cranial bones
Sutures are immovable joints forming the boundaries between the ______. thoracic cage cranial bones sacral vertebrae
cranial bones
The interosseous membrane extends between the interosseous _______
crest
The interosseous membrane is made of _____ bone cartilage dense connective tissue elastic tissue epithelial tissue
dense connective tissue
Cranial fossae are ______ in the floor of the cranial cavity. bumps lines depressions
depressions
The glabella, superciliary arch, supraorbital margin, and supraorbital foramen (notch) are all features of the ______. frontal bone sphenoid bone temporal bone maxilla
frontal bone
Which projects laterally from the junction of the neck and shaft of the femur? lesser trochanter greater trochanter
greater trochanter
The greater trochanter is ______ to the lesser trochanter. superficial medial deep lateral
lateral
The process of the maxillae and the palatine bones make up the hard palate is the ______ process.
palatine
A clavicle and scapula make up a ______ girdle. pectoral pelvic
pectoral
The trochanters are on the ______ end of the femur. proximal distal
proximal
Which bone of the forearm is on the same side as the thumb? radius ulna humerus
radius
A cranium has ______ temporal bone(s) and ______ ethmoid bone(s). 2; 2 1; 1 2; 1 1; 2
2; 1
The number of metacarpal bones per upper limb is ______. 5 8 14
5
How many tarsal bones are found in each foot? 7 6 8 5
7
Each wrist has ______ carpals. 5 8 7 6
8
Which statements describe the false ribs? They indirectly articulate with the sternum through shared costal cartilages. They directly articulate with the sternum by individual costal cartilages. They articulate with the thoracic vertebrae.
They indirectly articulate with the sternum through shared costal cartilages. They articulate with the thoracic vertebrae.
The hyoid and auditory ossicles are part of the ______ skeleton. axial appendicular
axial
The internal carotid artery passes through the opening in the temporal bone called the ______. carotid canal internal acoustic meatus mastoid foramen stylomastoid foramen
carotid canal
The tarsal bones of the foot are analogous with the ______ bones of the wrist carpal phalanx metatarsal
carpal
The vertebral canal contains the spinal _____ whereas the intervertebral foramina allow for passage of the spinal nerves
cord
What is the suture that connects the frontal and parietal bones of the skull called? coronal suture sagittal suture lateral suture
coronal suture
The region of the leg from the knee to the ankle is called the ______ region. patellar thigh crural popliteal
crural
The longest bone of the body is the
femur
The crural region contains the tibia and _____
fibula
The last two pairs of false ribs lack connections with the sternum, so they are classified as ______. true ribs floating ribs
floating ribs
Which structure forms both the floor of the nasal cavity and part of the roof of your mouth? nasal septum zygomatic arch hard palate
hard palate
The os coxae is often referred to as the ______. foot bone leg bone hip bone thigh bone
hip bone
Which part of the palatine bone articulates anteriorly with the palatine process of the maxilla to form the hard palate? horizontal plate perpendicular plate orbital process
horizontal plate
The depression between the greater and lesser tubercle is called the ______. medial epicondyle anatomical neck intertubercular sulcus surgical neck
intertubercular sulcus
The os coxae are made of three fused bones: the ilium, the ______ and the ______
ischium pubis
The greater tubercle is more ______ than the lesser tubercle. medial lateral
lateral
Which bones come together to form the upper jaw? zygomatic bones maxillae mandible
maxillae
The hard palate is composed of which bones? maxillae vomer sphenoid palatine ethmoid
maxillae palatine
In anatomical position the ulna is ______ to the radius. proximal medial lateral distal
medial
The perpendicular plate and vomer come together to form the ______. zygomatic arch nasal septum pterion hard palate
nasal septum
Which structure is located within the lacrimal groove? lacrimal gland nasolacrimal duct optic nerve (CN II)
nasolacrimal duct
The sacrum is part of the ______. pelvis thigh shoulder girdle
pelvis
The sacrum, the coccyx, and hip bones make up the ______. pelvis pectoral girdle pelvic girdle
pelvis
Bones of the fingers are called ______. phalanges carpals metacarpals
phalanges
rank these bones in order from distal to proximal
phalanges metacarpals carpals
The thoracic and sacral curvatures of the vertebral column are classified as ______. secondary curves primary curves
primary curves
A broad, flat, triangular bone that forms the shoulder blade is the ______. sternum scapula sacrum clavicle
scapula
The clavicle extends between the manubrium of the ______ and the acromion of the ______.
sternum scapula
A structure that is an immoveable joint forming the boundary between cranial bones is called a _______
suture
List the bones of the ankle/foot in order from proximal to distal.
tarsals metatarsals phalanges
What passes through the foramen magnum? the spinal cord the brain cranial nerves
the spinal cord
The thoracic vertebrae, ribs, and sternum make up the ______. pectoral girdle thoracic cage pelvic girdle
thoracic cage
Which are functions of the paranasal sinuses? to lighten the weight of skull bones to allow for passage of the olfactory nerve (CN I) into the skull to humidify and warm inhaled air to provide resonance to the voice
to lighten the weight of skull bones to humidify and warm inhaled air to provide resonance to the voice
What is the function of foot arches? to make a person taller to allow a person to jump higher to protect blood vessels and nerves
to protect blood vessels and nerves
Identify the three arches of the foot. transverse arch inferior arch distal longitudinal arch medial longitudinal arch lateral longitudinal arch
transverse arch medial longitudinal arch lateral longitudinal arch
The most superior ribs are called the ______ ribs. floating true false
true
The entrance to the external acoustic meatus is located in the _________ part of the temporal bone.
tympanic
The right and left maxillae unite to form the _______ jaw.
upper
The spinal cord is protected by the ______. cranial cavity ribs vertebral column
vertebral column
The scapula is part of the ______. pectoral girdle pelvic girdle
pectoral girdle
In anatomical position the radius and ulna are ______. perpendicular parallel crossed
parallel
The clavicle is ______ shaped. c t o s
s
Which bones are part of the pelvis? lumbar vertebrae sacrum ossa coxae coccyx
sacrum ossa coxae coccyx
True or false: The first cervical vertebra and occipital bone articulate with each other at the external occipital protuberance. True False
false
true or false: The first cervical vertebra and occipital bone articulate with each other at the external occipital protuberance. True False
false
Which bone helps to form the cranium of the skull? lacrimal bone zygomatic bone frontal bone
frontal bone
The coronal suture is between the ______ bone and ______ bones. parietal; temporal frontal; parietal parietal; occipital frontal; temporal
frontal; parietal
Which part of the palatine bone articulates anteriorly with the palatine process of the maxilla to form the hard palate? orbital process perpendicular plate horizontal plate
horizontal plate
Which bone associated with the skull is an attachment site for tongue and larynx muscles? stapes incus malleus hyoid
hyoid
Which opening in the occipital bone allows the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) to exit the skull? foramen magnum jugular foramen hypoglossal canal
hypoglossal canal
Which nerve passes through the hypoglossal canal of the occipital bone as it travels to supply the tongue muscles? facial nerve (CN VII) glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) trigeminal nerve (CN V) hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)
Which features on the external surface of the occipital bone, often more prominent in males, act as attachment sites for neck ligaments and muscles? occipital condyles inferior nuchal line superior nuchal line
inferior nuchal line superior nuchal line
The mandibular foramen acts as a passageway for the blood vessels and nerves that innervate the ______. superior teeth inferior teeth
inferior teeth
Which opening in the petrous part of the temporal bone acts as a passageway for nerves and blood vessels supplying the inner ear? stylomastoid foramen mastoid foramen internal acoustic meatus
internal acoustic meatus
Which facial bone helps to form the medial wall of the orbit? zygomatic bone lacrimal bone nasal bone maxilla
lacrimal bone
The opening in the lacrimal bone that provides a passageway for the nasolacrimal duct is the ______. infraorbital foramen lacrimal groove mental foramen
lacrimal groove
The foramen, located on the medial wall of the mandibular ramus, that allows blood vessels and nerves to supply the inferior teeth is called the ______. incisive foramen mental foramen mandibular foramen greater palatine foramen
mandibular foramen
Which bones are just inferior to the glabella? lacrimal bones maxilla nasal bones
nasal bones
Which feature of the occipital bone articulates with the first cervical vertebra? occipital condyles external occipital protuberance external occipital crest
occipital condyles
Which cranial nerve passes through the cribriform foramina in the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone? trochlear nerve (CN IV) olfactory nerve (CN I) optic nerve (CN II) facial nerve (CN VII)
olfactory nerve (CN I)
Which passageway in the sphenoid bone allows the optic nerve (CN II) to enter the brain? optic canal foramen rotundum superior orbital fissure foramen ovale
optic canal
Which cranial nerve passes through the optic canal of the sphenoid bone? oculomotor nerve (CN III) trochlear nerve (CN IV) optic nerve (CN II)
optic nerve (CN II)
Which bone forms the posterior portion of the hard palate? palatine bone maxilla sphenoid bone
palatine bone
The structures that help to lighten the weight of certain skull bones and provides resonance to the voice are the __________ ________.
paranasal sinuses
Which bones are visible while looking at a superior view of the skull? mandible parietal maxilla frontal
parietal frontal
Which bones can clearly be seen on a superior view of the skull? sphenoid bone parietal bones lacrimal bones
parietal bones
Which component of the thoracic cage consists of a manubrium, body, and xiphoid process? ribs sternum thoracic vertebrae
sternum
Which thin, pointed projection of the temporal bone serves as an attachment site for several hyoid and tongue muscles? mastoid process zygomatic process styloid process
styloid process
What are true of the pectoral girdle? articulates with the body trunk protect internal organs promotes lower limb mobility supports the upper limb
articulates with the body trunk supports the upper limb
The two main divisions of the skeletal system are the _____ skeleton and _____ skeleton.
axial appendicular
A ______ is a rounded passageway through a bone. fissure sinus foramen
foramen
The largest foramen in the skull, visible on an inferior (basal) view, is the ______. foramen rotundum foramen ovale foramen magnum jugular foramen
foramen magnum
The spinal cord enters the cranial cavity through the ______. jugular foramen foramen magnum carotid canal
foramen magnum
Which foramen penetrate the greater wings of the sphenoid bone? foramen rotundum foramen spinosum supraorbital foramen foramen magnum infraorbital foramen foramen ovale
foramen rotundum foramen spinosum foramen ovale
The prominent bulge on the inferior surface of the temporal bone that acts as an anchor for neck muscles is called the ______. zygomatic process styloid process mastoid process
mastoid process
Which bones contain alveolar processes? temporal bones palatine bones maxillae zygomatic bones mandible
maxillae mandible
Which bones contribute to the formation of the hard palate? mandible and palatine bones maxillae and palantine bones maxillae and ethmoid bones
maxillae and palantine bones
The pterygoid processes of the sphenoid bone form the ______. body and sella turcica greater and lesser wings medial and lateral pterygoid plates
medial and lateral pterygoid plates
Which are parts of the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone? greater and lesser wings medial and lateral pterygoid plates body and sella turcica
medial and lateral pterygoid plates
Which are functions of the vertebral column? encloses, protects, and supports the brain provides vertical support for the body acts as a protective framework around organs of the thorax houses and protects the spinal cord supports the weight of the head
provides vertical support for the body houses and protects the spinal cord supports the weight of the head
The ascending posterior regions of the mandible are known as the ______. body rami alveolar processes
rami
Which areas of the skull are formed in part by the ethmoid bone? lateral wall of orbit hard palate roof of the nasal cavity floor of the cranium medial wall of orbit
roof of the nasal cavity floor of the cranium medial wall of orbit
Which are the primary curves present in the vertebral column of a newborn? sacral curvature lumbar curvature cervical curvature thoracic curvature
sacral curvature thoracic curvature
The glenoid cavity is part of the _____ girdle and the acetabulum is part of the _____ girdle
shoulder or pectoral pelvic
Which bone has a unique butterfly shape composed of a body and greater and lesser wings? temporal bone sphenoid bone ethmoid bone
sphenoid bone
The facial nerve (CN VII) passes through the opening in the temporal bone called the ______. mastoid foramen carotid canal stylomastoid foramen external acoustic meatus
stylomastoid foramen
The occipital bone can be seen from a(n) ______ view of the skull. anterior superior
superior
The zygomatic arch is formed by the fusion of the zygomatic process of the temporal bone to the _______ process of the zygomatic bone.
temporal
Which bone consists of petrous, squamous, and tympanic parts? frontal bone parietal bone occipital bone temporal bone
temporal bone
Which bones articulate at the mandibular fossa to form the temporomandibular joint? temporal bone maxilla occipital bone mandible
temporal bone mandible
Axial and appendicular are two main divisions of ______. muscle types the skeleton the nervous system
the skeleton
Which is a function of the cranial bones? to surround and protect the brain to protect the entrances to the digestive and respiratory tracts to provide attachment sites for the facial muscles
to surround and protect the brain
The fusion of the temporal process of the zygomatic bone and the zygomatic process of the temporal bone forms the ______. hard palate pterion nasal septum zygomatic arch
zygomatic arch
