63)
What is the function of the lumbar curvature?
63)
64)
Why is the area just distal to the tubercles of the humerus called the surgical neck?
64)
Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
65)
Contains the joint that allows you to rotate your head “no.”
65)
66)
What is the purpose of the vertebral curvatures?
66)
Figure 7.1
Using Figure 7.1, match the following:
67)
Includes the atlas and the axis.
67)
Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
68)
Allow cranial nerves that control eye movements to enter the orbit.
68)
69)
What are the fontanelles and what advantages do they confer on the fetus? The mother?
69)
Figure 7.2
Using Figure 7.2, match the following:
70)
Anchor the pterygoid muscles.
70)
TRUE/FALSE. Write ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if the statement is false.
71)
The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to ribs that attach to each other before they attach to the
sternum.
72)
The vomer forms part of the nasal septum.
73)
The ischium articulates with both the ilium and the pubis.
74)
The dens articulates with the axis.
75)
The most common site of fracture in the humerus is the anatomical neck.
76)
The tubercle of a rib articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.
77)
The largest and strongest bone of the face is the maxilla.
78)
The temporal bone connects to the zygomatic bone via the temporal process of the temporal bone.
79)
Body weight is carried primarily by the talus and calcaneus.
80)
The layman’s name for the scapula is the collarbone.
81)
Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum.
82)
The lacrimal bones contain openings that allow the tear ducts to pass.
83)
All vertebrae possess a body, a spine, and transverse foramina.
84)
The pituitary gland is housed in a saddlelike depression in the temporal bone called the sella
turcica.
85)
The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase
the stability of the joint.
86)
The vertebral column is held in place primarily by the anterior and posterior longitudinal
ligaments.
87)
There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae.
88)
Lordosis affects the thoracic vertebrae.
89)
The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from
infections.
90)
In women of childbearing age, the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance.
91)
All of the bones of the skull, except the mandible, are united by sutures and are therefore
immovable.
92)
The fibula is the major weight–bearing bone of the leg.
93)
The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.
94)
In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius.
95)
The hyoid bone is anchored by the annular ligament to the styloid process of the temporal bone,
MATCHING. Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
Match the following:
96)
Squamosal suture.
A
A)
Connects temporal and parietal bones.
Match the following:
97)
The fingers have three of these bones
and the thumb has only two.
A
A)
Phalanges
Match the following:
98)
This bone has a passageway into the
nasal cavity.
A)
Lacrimal bones
Match the following:
99)
This bone articulates with the glenoid
fossa.
100)
Forearm bone that articulates with
most of the carpals.
A)
Radius
100)
Match the following:
101)
Allows the head to nod “yes.”
Atlas
102)
These bones have articular facets for
the ribs.
A)
Thoracic vertebrae
101)
102)
Match the following:
103)
Coronal suture.
103)
A)
Connects parietal and frontal bones.
Match the following:
104)
These very small bones are at the
medial wall of each orbit.
Lacrimal bones
105)
This bone is wing–shaped and extends
behind the eyes and forms part of the
floor of the cranial vault.
A)
Sphenoid
104)
105)
Match the following:
106)
Lambdoid suture.
106)
A)
Connects occipital and parietal bones.
Match the following:
107)
Allows the head to shake “no.“
A)
Axis
107)
Match the following:
108)
This bone houses the apparatus of the
internal and middle ear.
A)
Temporal bones
108)
Match the following:
109)
Sagittal suture.
109)
A)
Connects right and left parietal bones.
Match the following:
110)
These bones have the thickest centrum
with short blunt spinous processes.
Atlas
111)
A circle of bone that articulates
superiorly with the occipital condyles.
112)
The fused rudimentary tailbone.
112)
A)
Coccyx
C)
Lumbar vertebrae
110)
111)
Match the following:
113)
The bones that contain teeth.
114)
The sella turcica is a portion of this
bone.
A)
Maxillae
113)
114)
Match the following:
115)
Occipitomastoid suture.
A)
Connects occipital and temporal bones.
115)
Match the following:
116)
Failure of these anterior bones to fuse
causes a condition known as cleft
palate.
A)
Lacrimal bones
116)
ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper.
117)
You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis. What is
involved in this screening?
118)
Sharon is a 32–year–old horse trainer. While training a young horse, she was thrown off of the horse and
suffered a mild head injury. The nurse inquires about the use of a helmet. Sharon replies, “This is the first time I
have ever had a head injury from a horse. I don’t think I need a helmet.” Based on your understanding of the
skull, how should the nurse respond to the patient?
119)
A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The
first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in
order to get this information?
120)
Sam is an accountant who is especially busy during tax season. By the end of each day he complains of shoulder
stiffness and tightness as well as some upper back pain. What might be Sam’s problem and how could he
prevent the discomfort?
121)
When administering chest compression to someone whose heart has stopped beating, the heel of the hand
should be placed on the sternum on a line drawn between the nipples. Why would it be a problem if the hand
was placed at a lower part of the sternum?
122)
After having a severe cold accompanied by nasal congestion, Jamila complained that she had a headache just
above her eyes and that the right side of her face ached. What specific bony structures probably became infected
by the bacteria or viruses causing the cold?
123)
Jason is a 14–year–old who recently had his nose pierced through the nasal septum. He tells his mother that the
area is very tender and warm to the touch. The area is also red. The mother calls the pediatrician’s office and the
nurse recommends that the mother bring Jason in for evaluation. The nurse explains to the mother that a local
infection can spread and cause serious harm. Where do you think the infection could spread and why?
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