A&P Chapter 8 Review
How many pairs of ribs are "floating ribs" that do not articulate with the sternum?
2
This figure shows the scapula. Which number indicates the acromion?
4
This figure shows a lateral view of the skull. Which number indicates the styloid process?
5
This figure shows the humerus. Which number indicates the medial epicondyle?
7
This figure shows the os coxa. Which number indicates a feature of the pubis?
8
This figure shows a superior view of the cranial cavity. Which number indicates the sella turcica?
9
This figure shows the os coxa. Which number indicates the anterior inferior iliac spine?
9
This figure shows a superior view of a vertebra. Which number indicates the spinous process?
1
This figure shows a superior view of the cranial cavity. Which number indicates the crista galli?
10
A large, smooth, rounded articulating oval structure is called what?
Condyle
What suture is the articulation between the frontal and parietal bones?
Coronal
Which features are found only on thoracic vertebrae?
Costal facets and demifacets
Lateral malleolus
Distal end of fibula at ankle
Medial malleolus
Distal process of tibia at ankle
Patella
Patellar intercondylar surface of femur
Tibial tuberosity
Patellar ligament attachment site
Which statement accurately describes the articulations between ribs and vertebrae?
Twelve thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribs.
Thoracic vertebrae
Twelve vertebrae that articulate with ribs
The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the _____ articulates with the _____.
clavicle; sternum
The _________ process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.
condylar
Which feature is unique to the axis?
dens
In anatomic position, the radius lies _____ to the ulna.
lateral
This figure shows the scapula. The feature indicated by number 6 is the _____ border.
lateral
The expanded distal end of the fibula is called the
lateral malleolus.
The sagittal suture joins the
left and right parietal bones.
The hard palate is composed of the
maxillary and palatine bones.
The medial and lateral condyles of the tibia articulate with the
medial and lateral condyles of the femur.
The jugular foramen is located between the _____ and _____ bones.
occipital, temporal
This figure shows the humerus. The _________ articulates with the depression indicated by number 8.
olecranon of the ulna
When dribbling a basketball, the radius is crossed over the ulna in the forearm. In other words, the forearm is
pronated
The biceps brachii muscle attaches to the _________ of the radius.
radial tuberosity
Which bone does not belong to the appendicular skeleton?
sacrum
In the appendicular skeleton, the pectoral girdle is made up of the __________ and the __________.
scapula; clavicle
The portion of the sphenoid bone that houses the pituitary gland is the
sella turcica.
The vertebral processes that are most easily palpated along the midline of the back are the _____ processes.
spinous
The bony projections that can be palpated medially and laterally at the wrist are the
styloid processes.
This figure shows the humerus. What is the feature indicated by number 3?
surgical neck
The joints between cranial bones of the skull are called
sutures
The zygomatic process of the temporal bone and the _________ process of the zygomatic bone form the zygomatic arch.
temporal
The vertebral column protects
the spinal cord.
Which of the following is a leg bone that bears the most weight?
tibia
This figure shows the humerus. What is the feature indicated by number 6?
trochlea
In anatomic position, the fibula is lateral to the tibia.
true
The fibula does not bear any weight during walking or standing.
true
The orbital complex includes part of the sphenoid bone.
true
The posterior "bump" of the elbow is the olecranon of the ulna.
true
The upper limbs are more mobile but less stable as compared to the lower limbs.
true
Though it does not articulate with any other bone, the hyoid bone is considered to be part of the axial skeleton.
true
Ribs that join the sternum directly by costal cartilages are called
true ribs
This figure shows a superior view of a vertebra. What feature is indicated by number 4?
vertebral foramen
The zygomatic arch is composed of processes of the
zygomatic and temporal bones.
At what location do the three bones of the os coxae fuse?
Acetabulum
The femur
All of these are correct.
phalanges
Bones of the digits
Metacarpals
Bones of the palm of the hand
Carpals
Bones of the wrist
Which of the following structures is a part of the humerus that articulates with the head of the radius?
Capitulum
Head of radius
Capitulum of humerus
What is the correct order for the vertebral regions, from superior to inferior?
Cervical - thoracic - lumbar - sacral - coccygeal
Which of these skull bones cannot be easily palpated?
Ethmoid
Sacrum
Five fused vertebrae
Lumbar vertebrae
Five vertebrae in the low back
The "soft spots" on an infant's head are caused by which of the following?
Fontanelles
Coccyx
Four vertebrae comprising the "tailbone"
Which bones articulate with the zygomatic bone?
Frontal, temporal, and maxilla
Which of the following is not part of the ethmoid bone?
Greater wing
Olecranon fossa of humerus
Head of femur
Glenoid fossa of scapula
Head of humerus
What are you resting your hands on when you rest them on your hips, just below the waist?
Iliac crests
This figure shows the scapula. What is the feature indicated by number 9?
Infraspinous fossa
Tibia and fibula
Lateral epicondyle
Which bone is not paired?
Mandible
Which is not a cranial bone of the skull?
Mandible
Tibia
Medial epicondyle
If you palpate the medial side of your ankle, what prominent process of the tibia are you feeling?
Medial malleolus
What is the name of the prominence on the medial surface of the ankle?
Medial malleolus
Which of the following features is the most proximal feature of the ulna?
Olecranon
Olecranon of ulna
Olecranon fossa of humerus
Which of the following choices accurately describes the crural bones?
Only the tibia is weight-bearing.
Which bones articulate with the femur?
Os coxae, tibia, patella
What is the function of the cribriform plate?
Permits passage of the olfactory nerves
Which of the following is not a function of the vertebral column?
Provide support for the muscles of the arm
Which bones comprise each pectoral girdle?
Scapula and clavicle
Which bones articulate with the humerus?
Scapula, radius, and ulna
Cervical vertebrae
Seven vertebrae in the neck
The sella turcica is part of which bone?
Sphenoid
This figure shows the bones of the ankle and foot. What view is shown?
Superior view of right ankle and foot
This figure shows the thoracic cage. What vertebra is indicated by number 8?
T12
Which is not a correct pairing of a bone and its common name?
Talus - heel
This figure shows the os coxa. Which of these statements about the figure is correct?
The figure shows a right bone, and number 3 indicates the greater sciatic notch.
Condyle
Tibial surface articulating with femur
Trochlear notch of ulna
Trochlea of humerus
Check all of the following that are a function of the paranasal sinuses.
Warm and humidify inhaled air Make some skull bones lighter Provide resonance to the voice
The acetabulum is
a depression in the hip bone that receives the head of the femur.
The head of each femur fits into the _____________ of each os coxae.
acetabulum
The head of the femur articulates with the
acetabulum
The occipital condyles articulate with the
atlas
The red line in the figure is pointing to the
atlas
Protection of vital organs and hematopoiesis are two functions commonly named for the __________ skeleton.
axial
Transverse foramina are found in _____ vertebrae.
cervical
When the bones of the forearm are supinated (palm of the hand faces anteriorly), the radius is crossing over the ulna.
false
The membranous sheets that connect developing cranial bones are called
fontanelles.
The talus, calcaneus, navicular, cuboid, lateral, intermediate, and cuneiform bones are all part of the
foot
A rounded passageway through a bone is called a ______________.
foremen
The head of the humerus articulates with the
glenoid cavity.
The hip bones include the
ilium, ischium, and pubis.
