Exam
Name___________________________________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1)
The pituitary gland is housed in the ________.
1)
A)
foramen lacerum
B)
sella turcica of the sphenoid bone
C)
sinuses of the ethmoid bone
D)
vomer
2)
The articulation that most closely resembles a hinge in the body involves which bones?
2)
A)
femur–fibula
B)
humerus–radius
C)
humerus–ulna
D)
femur–tibia
C
3)
Which bone contains areas of diaphysis and epiphysis areas, a tuberosity near its middle, and is
proportionally more compact than spongy bone?
3)
A)
cervical vertebra
B)
talus
C)
parietal bone
D)
humerus
D
4)
Which of the following is true about paranasal sinuses?
4)
A)
Paranasal sinuses enhance the resonance of the voice and lighten the skull.
B)
Paranasal sinuses contain passages acting as one–way valves.
C)
Paranasal sinuses are found in maxillary, ethmoid, and lacrimal bones.
D)
Paranasal sinuses open into the oral cavity.
A
B
Explanation:
5)
Which part of the ethmoid bone forms the superior part of the nasal septum?
5)
A)
orbital plate
B)
crista galli
C)
cribriform plate
D)
perpendicular plate
6)
Which portion of the fibula articulates with the talus?
6)
A)
lateral malleolus
B)
head
C)
medial malleolus
D)
calcaneus
A
7)
What makes up the axial skeleton?
7)
A)
the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage
B)
the skull, vertebral column, and pelvis
C)
arms, legs, hands, and feet
D)
shoulder and pelvic girdles
A
8)
Which part of the vertebral column receives the most stress by bearing most of the weight of the
body?
8)
A)
the sacrum
B)
the lumbar region
C)
the cervical region
D)
the sacral promontory
B
9)
Which forms the largest portion of the coxal bone?
9)
A)
pubis
B)
ischium
C)
ilium
D)
pelvic
C
D
10)
Which of the following is the abnormal curve often seen in pregnant women as they attempt to
preserve their center of gravity toward the end of the pregnancy?
10)
A)
scoliosis
B)
lordosis
C)
hunchback
D)
kyphosis
11)
Along with support, the anterior ligament of the vertebral column also acts to ________.
11)
A)
hold the discs in place
B)
protect the spinal cord
C)
prevent hyperextension of the spine
D)
hold the spine erect
12)
The hyoid bone is unique because it ________.
12)
A)
is the only irregular bone found in the neck
B)
is composed of three bones joined together
C)
is the only bone formed by the fusion of right and left halves
D)
is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone
13)
Which bone is in direct contact with the first metatarsal?
13)
A)
medial cuneiform
B)
cuboid
C)
calcaneus
D)
lateral cuneiform
14)
The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?
14)
A)
the radius and the ulna
B)
the humerus and the radius
C)
the scapula and the clavicle
D)
the humerus and the clavicle
15)
Which bone acts as a moveable base for the tongue?
15)
A)
zygomatic bone
B)
palatine
C)
mandible
D)
hyoid bone
16)
The “true wrist” or carpus consists of ________.
16)
A)
the styloid processes of the radius and ulna
B)
a group of eight short bones united by ligaments
C)
the phalanges
D)
the metacarpals
17)
The suture that connects the two parietal bones together is the ________.
17)
A)
squamous
B)
coronal
C)
sagittal
D)
lambdoid
18)
What is the major function of the axial skeleton?
18)
A)
provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movement
B)
provide central support for the body and protect internal organs
C)
give the body resilience
D)
provide a space for the major digestive organs
19)
How are thoracic vertebrae 11 and 12 different from the other vertebrae?
19)
A)
The spinous processes are directed parallel with the centrum.
B)
The transverse processes do not have facets that articulate with the tubercles of the ribs.
C)
There are two foramina on vertebrae 11 and 12.
D)
The orientation of the articular processes is different from all the other thoracic vertebrae.
20)
Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the
thoracic region?
20)
A)
scoliosis
B)
swayback
C)
lordosis
D)
kyphosis
21)
Which vertebra does not have a body?
21)
A)
last cervical
B)
atlas
C)
last lumbar
D)
axis
22)
The superior orbital fissure is formed in the sphenoid bone, whereas the inferior orbital fissure is
formed between the sphenoid and ________.
22)
A)
maxilla
B)
lacrimal
C)
palatine
D)
ethmoid
23)
Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?
23)
A)
zygomatic bone
B)
palatine bone
C)
temporal bone
D)
sphenoid bone
24)
Which of the following phrases best describes the function of the vertebral curves?
24)
A)
to accommodate muscle attachment
B)
to provide resilience and flexibility
C)
to improve cervical center of gravity
D)
to accommodate the weight of the pelvic girdle
25)
Thoracic vertebrae differ from the other vertebrae in that they have ________.
25)
A)
no intervertebral discs
B)
no transverse processes
C)
transverse foramina
D)
costal facets
26)
What is the major function of the intervertebral discs?
26)
A)
absorb shock
B)
string the vertebrae together
C)
prevent hyperextension
D)
prevent hyperextension of the spine
27)
Paranasal sinuses are found in which of these facial bones?
27)
A)
zygomatic bones
B)
maxillae
C)
vomer
D)
nasal conchae
28)
Which of the following is not a movement that can occur between vertebrae?
28)
A)
flexion and extension
B)
supination
C)
lateral flexion
D)
rotation
29)
The superior nasal concha is a part of which bone?
29)
A)
maxilla
B)
ethmoid
C)
vomer
D)
sphenoid
30)
The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.
30)
A)
femur
B)
pubis
C)
ilium
D)
ischium
31)
Which of the following bones is not weight bearing?
31)
A)
femur
B)
talus
C)
tibia
D)
fibula
32)
The membranous areas between the cranial bones of the fetal skull are called ________.
32)
A)
fontanelles
B)
foramina
C)
sutures
D)
areolas
33)
The ethmoid bone is composed of all of the following except the ________.
33)
A)
superior nasal concha
B)
cribriform plate
C)
crista galli
D)
inferior nasal concha
SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
34)
The largest foramen in the body is the ________ foramen.
34)
35)
Only the ________ vertebrae have transverse foramina.
35)
36)
Which bone is considered to be the keystone of the cranium?
36)
Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
37)
Passageway for optic nerve.
37)
38)
Encloses hypophysis.
38)
39)
Describe the composition of the intervertebral discs.
39)
Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
40)
No canals or foramen present.
40)
41)
If the hyoid bone is not attached to another bone why is it so important?
41)
42)
The smallest short bone in the hand is the ________.
42)
Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
43)
Transverse foramina present.
43)
44)
Attach to ribs.
44)
45)
Identify the four major cranial sutures in any order and the bones they connect.
45)
46)
How are the pectoral and pelvic girdles structurally different? How is this difference
reflected in their functions?
46)
47)
The ________ is the bone confined to the septum of the nose.
47)
48)
The styloid process of the ________ points to the thumb.
48)
Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
49)
Receive the most stress.
49)
Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
50)
Forms parts of the middle cranial fossa, dorsal walls of the orbits, and external walls of the
skull.
50)
Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
51)
Articulates with hip bones of the pelvis.
51)
52)
How might low back pain be related to poor abdominal muscle tone?
52)
53)
What structure is the “missing” body of the second cervical vertebrae?.
53)
54)
The medial condyle of the femur articulates with the medial condyle of the ________.
54)
55)
What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?
55)
56)
How do the first two cervical vertebrae differ from other cervical vertebrae? What are their
functions?
56)
57)
The heel bone is called the ________.
57)
58)
The lateral condyle of the femur articulates with the lateral condyle of the ________.
58)
59)
Describe the differences between the bones of the lower and upper limb and briefly state
why these differences exist.
59)
60)
Which vertebral curvature abnormality is the most serious? Why?
60)
61)
Your “cheekbone” is mostly formed from the ________ bone.
61)
62)
Identify the arches of the foot and describe how they are maintained.
62)