Visible Body Axial Skeleton quiz 3

Which part of the spine includes the atlas and axis?

Cervical spine

Which bone is part of the orbit and the nasal septum?

Ethmoid

How does the sacrum differ in the male and female body?

In the female, the sacrum is shorter and wider than in the male and directed more obliquely backward, increasing the size of the pelvic cavity.

Which of the following lists the auditory ossicles, from inner to outer?

Stapes, incus, malleus

All of the following are key landmarks of the temporal bone except

The foramen ovale.

If you were explaining the purpose of the foramina of the skull to a friend, which of the following would you likely include in your explanation?

The foramina are holes that allow for the passage of blood vessels, nerves, and the spinal cord.

If you were explaining the location of the skull sutures to a friend, you would likely include all of the following except

The sagittal suture is between the temporal and parietal bones.

If your friend asked you to explain the ligaments of the spine that support and reinforce the joints of the vertebral column, your explanation might include all of the following points except

The vertebral bodies are connected by the alar ligaments and the transverse ligament of the atlas.

Ribs 1-7 are called _____ ribs because they articulate directly to the sternum.

True

All of the following are apart of the axial skeleton except

the arm