Question 1

Which of the following is an opening in a bone?

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A)  condyle
B)  groove (sulcus) 
C)  canal (meatus) 
D)  trochanterE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Membranous areas,or "soft spots," seen in the skull of an infant are called:

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A)  sinuses.
B)  sutures.
C)  cavities.
D)  fontanels.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The female's pelvis is structured for pregnancy and childbirth and,as a result,is generally more narrow and deeper than a male pelvis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Explain the difference between true ribs,false ribs,and floating ribs.

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Ribs 1- 7 are called true ribs (or verte...

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a cranial bone?

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A)  frontal bone
B)  parietal bone
C)  zygomatic bone
D)  occipital boneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Discuss the clinical significance of the xiphoid process.

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The xiphoid process is the most inferior...

Question 7

Explain the role of the ethmoid bone in forming the structure of the nasal cavity.

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The perpendicular plate of the ethmoid b...

Question 8

At its two distinct ends,the clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum and the acromion of the scapula.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Ribs 8- 12 are considered false ribs because they do not directly attach to the sternum by their own cartilage.Instead,the costal cartilage of ribs 8- 10 attach to the cartilage of the seventh rib.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Gretchen broke her medial ankle on her right leg.Briefly explain the bone(s)and specific part(s)she broke.

Accepted Answer

Gretchen broke the m...

Question 11

Which part of the coxal bone articulates with the sacrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  pubis
B)  ischium
C)  ilium
D)  both ischium and pubisE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

What structure is present on the second cervical vertebra (C2 or axis) that allows you to rotate your neck to say "no"?

Accepted Answer

A)  body
B)  dens (odontoid process) 
C)  posterior tubercle
D)  transverse ligamentE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

List the seven tarsal bones of the foot.Which bone forms the heel?

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The tarsal bones of the foot i...

Question 14

What part of the femur articulates with the tibia to form the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  medial condyle and lateral condyle
B)  medial epicondyle and lateral epicondyle
C)  greater trochanter and lesser trochanter
D)  medial malleolus and lateral malleolusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

What is the function of the spinous process of each vertebra?

Accepted Answer

A)  articulates with the inferior articular process
B)  serves as a weight-bearing structure
C)  performs shock absorption during running and jumping
D)  functions as a site of muscle attachmentE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

The two groups of bones in the skull are the cranial bones,which encase the brain,and the facial bones,which form the framework of the face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the four sutures that involve the parietal bones.

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The two parietal bones meet at the sagit...

Question 18

What are bone markings? Explain the difference between depressions,openings,and projections as related to bone markings.

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Bone markings are surface features,such ...

Question 19

Which prominent arch runs along the medial side of the foot from the calcaneus to metatarsals I-III?

Accepted Answer

A)  frontal arch
B)  lateral longitudinal arch
C)  transverse arch
D)  medial longitudinal archE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Kelly fell while ice skating and injured her scaphoid bone.What region of her body was injured?

Accepted Answer

A)  shoulder
B)  ankle
C)  wrist
D)  fingerE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 7: The Skeletal System

Gretchen broke her medial ankle on her right leg.Briefly explain the bone(s)and specific part(s)she broke.

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What structure is present on the second cervical vertebra (C2 or axis) that allows you to rotate your neck to say "no"?

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Discuss the four sutures that involve the parietal bones.

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Explain the role of the ethmoid bone in forming the structure of the nasal cavity.

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Which of the following is an opening in a bone?

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List the seven tarsal bones of the foot.Which bone forms the heel?

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Which of the following is NOT a cranial bone?

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Which prominent arch runs along the medial side of the foot from the calcaneus to metatarsals I-III?

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What part of the femur articulates with the tibia to form the knee joint?

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Kelly fell while ice skating and injured her scaphoid bone.What region of her body was injured?

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The female's pelvis is structured for pregnancy and childbirth and,as a result,is generally more narrow and deeper than a male pelvis.

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Ribs 8- 12 are considered false ribs because they do not directly attach to the sternum by their own cartilage.Instead,the costal cartilage of ribs 8- 10 attach to the cartilage of the seventh rib.

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What are bone markings? Explain the difference between depressions,openings,and projections as related to bone markings.

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Membranous areas,or "soft spots," seen in the skull of an infant are called:

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At its two distinct ends,the clavicle articulates with the manubrium of the sternum and the acromion of the scapula.

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Discuss the clinical significance of the xiphoid process.

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Explain the difference between true ribs,false ribs,and floating ribs.

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Which part of the coxal bone articulates with the sacrum?

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What is the function of the spinous process of each vertebra?

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The two groups of bones in the skull are the cranial bones,which encase the brain,and the facial bones,which form the framework of the face.

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