Anatomy and Physiology Test 2: FINAL

The feature of the femur bone where blood vessels traverse in and out of the bone shaft is called the _________

nutrient foramina

trabeculae contain all of the following except

osteons

the angle where the left and right pubic bones meet is called the ________

pubic arch

The normal extent of a specific movement possible at a synovial joint known as its __________

range of motion

Which movement is not possible at the radiocarpal (wrist) joint?

rotation

what is the structure that joins the parietal bones together in the skull?

sagittal suture

If a needle was introduced into a synovial joint, list the order in which the tissues listed below would be penetrated.

- skin - fibrous capsule - synovial membrane - joint cavity

Match the type of vertebrae with the correct number that corresponds to the image

1 - cervical 2 - thoracic 3 - lumbar

Match the bone names to the correct numbers corresponding to the image below

1 - humerus 2 - radius 3 - ulna 4 - carpal 5 - metacarpal 6 - phalange

Match the names of the cranial bones with the correct number that corresponds to the image below.

1 - occipital bone 2 - temporal bone 3 - parietal bone 4 - frontal bone 5 - sphenoid bone 6 - ethmoid bone

Which of the following best illustrates a triaxial joint?

Femur to acetabulum

Select the answer that correctly describes the cells involved in bone remodeling

Osteoclasts remove old bone, while osteoblasts form new bone

Low plasma calcium levels would trigger the release of __________ from the _________ gland

PTH; parathyroid

The patella is an example of which shape of bone?

Sesamoid

Find the part of the tibia where the patellar ligament inserts

Tibial tuberosity

Which of the following is/are function(s) of the menisci? - distribute the weight of the body more evenly over the tibial surface - improve the fit of femoral condyles on the tibial surface - resist compression - all of the above - both A and B are correct

all of the above

Unlike a synchondrosis, a syphysis ___________

allows slight movement

The ________ act(s) to rotate the shoulder joint - supraspinatus - infraspinatus - subscapularsis - both A and B - both B and C

both B and C

Which is the correct order of spinal curvatures that corresponds with numbers 1 to 4 in the image below?

cervicle, thoracic, lumbar, sacral

The shoulder girdle consists of which combination of bones?

clavicle, scapula, and sternum

The axons of sensory neurons that detect the chemical molecules that generate scents pass through the ________ foramina of the ethmoid bone

cribriform

The ___________ prevent(s) anterior-posterior dislocation of the knee

cruciate ligaments

Which of the following is a proximal tarsal bone

navicular

The articulation between C-1 (atlas) and occipital bone is a _________ that allows this movement: ____________

double condyloid; flexion and extension of the neck ("yes" movement)

what type of connective tissue is the pubic symphysis

fibrocartilage

Fibrous membranes that allow the infant brain to grow in size are called _________

fontanelles

The head of the humerus forms a joint with the ___________

glenoid fossa

When you yawn (open your mouth wide), the mandibular condyle _______, illustrating that the jaw is a _________ joint

glides anteriorly; gliding as well as a hinge

The acetabulum is formed by what bones?

ilium, ischium, and pubis

What components of sutures give this joint great strength

interconnecting tissue fibers and interlocking bones

What part of the pelvis bears the weight of our axial body (i.e. our trunk) when we sit down in a car?

ischial tuberosities

What is an example of a symphysis joint?

joints between vertebral bodies

Which of the following bones does NOT form a part of the orbital cavity

mandible

As compared to the acetabulum, the glenoid fossa has a proportionally ____________ amount of articular surface

smaller

The sella turcica can be found in which bone

sphenoid

Range of movement for ankle motions is improved by the presence of a ________ joint between the _________

syndesmosis; tibia and fibula

which two bones are linked together by the stylohoid ligament

temporal and hyoid

Which of the following is your "shin"?

the anterior crest of the tibia's diaphysis

Which of the following statements best differentiates the difference between the diaphysis and epiphysis of a bone?

the diaphysis is the middle portion of long bones, while the epiphysis is the end of long bones

damage to which of the following would compromise the most superior portion of the spinal cord?

the foramen magnum

which of the following is the true elbow joint?

the joint formed between the humerus and the ulna

the ability of the forearm to rotate is dependent on the movement of what bones?

the radius movement around the ulna bone

Which of the following is the best definition of the axial skeleton?

the skull, rib cage, and vertebrae

which statement best distinguishes the difference between the tibia and fibula?

the tibia forms the knee with the femur and patella

The twelve pairs of ribs articulate with the ___________ via ____________ joints

thoracic vertebrae; gliding

The shoulder joint is stabilized by all except _____________-

trapezius muscle

where do the abdominal muscles attach to the sternum?

xiphoid process