Question 1

The antebrachium is composed of which of the following two bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   the humerus and the radius
B)   the scapula and the clavicle
C)   the humerus and the clavicle
D)   the radius and the ulnaE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following would be most associated with housing the special sense organs?

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A)   the bones of the inner ear
B)   hyoid bone
C)   the cranial bones
D)   the facial bonesE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

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Question 4

Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A)   The paranasal sinuses are passageways for nerves to pass through.
B)   Sinuses have rough patches that aid in muscle attachment.
C)   Sinuses are often referred to as vestigial, anatomical features with no know function.
D)   Sinuses take away a minimal amount of strength from bones while reducing the weight of bones.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?

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A)   allowing introduction of food into the digestive system
B)   providing passageways for respiratory gases to move into and out of the body
C)   protection of the brain
D)   house the special sense organsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

Accepted Answer

A)   lordosis
B)   swayback
C)   kyphosis
D)   scoliosisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the curling of the fingers
B)   the rotational motion of the forearm
C)   the hinge like motion of the forearm
D)   the hyper extension of the forearmE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)   provide central support for the body and protect internal organs
B)   give the body resilience
C)   provide a space for the major digestive organs
D)   provide an attachment point for muscles that allow movementE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The smallest short bone in the hand is the ________.

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Question 12

Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to________.

Accepted Answer

A)   prevent hyperextension of the spine
B)   hold the spine erect
C)   protect the spinal cord
D)   hold the discs in placeE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 14

During concussion (a type of traumatic brain injury)  the brain will move within the cranialcavity. Damage is caused to the brain as it crashes into parts of the bony cavity walls. Ironicallyone of the bone markings that can cause serious damage to the brain is the ironic because one of the functions of this bone marking is to ________.________. This is

Accepted Answer

A)   perpendicular plate; separate the left and right halves of the nasal cavity
B)   crista galli; attach to the dura matter holding the brain in place
C)   styloid process; attach to and support the hyoid bone
D)   pterygoid processes; anchor important chewing musclesE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull. This is due to the factthat________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the intricate shape of the sphenoid makes it critical to the district characteristics of the individual human face
B)   the sphenoid bone is solid like a stone and provides the strength necessary to support the skull
C)   the sphenoid is in the center of the skull and it articulates (joins)  with all of the other bones of the skull (excluding the mandible) 
D)   the sphenoid is wedged in the superior most portion of the skull and supports all of the other bones below (excluding the mandible) E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis.What is involved in this screening?

Accepted Answer

Scoliosis literally means "twisted disea...

Question 18

The sella turcica is part of the________ bone and houses the ________ gland.

Accepted Answer

A)   ethmoid; pituitary
B)   ethmoid; thymus
C)   sphenoid; thymuss
D)   sphenoid; pituitaryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which bone forms the prominence of the cheek?

Accepted Answer

A)   zygomatic bone
B)   palatine bone
C)   temporal bone
D)   sphenoid boneE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Curvatures of the spine serve the body by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   applying greater pressure to the intervertebral disks preventing them from slipping
B)   providing space for soft organs in the various body cavities
C)   giving additional springiness and flexibility to the spine which absorbs shock
D)   limiting the flexibility of the spine and preventing hyperextensionE) All of the above
F) A) and C) C

Exam 7: The Skeleton

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What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

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Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?

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Which is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?

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Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

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The frontal bone articulates with the parietal bone by means of the sagittal suture.

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The proximal end of the radius illustrates the relationship of form and function. The cup-like surface of the radial head articulates with the rounded shape of the capitulum. This forms a joint that allows for ________.

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The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.

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What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

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The smallest short bone in the hand is the ________.

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Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the vertebral column also acts to________.

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The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.

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The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull. This is due to the factthat________.

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In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius.

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You are a school nurse in a middle school. You are responsible for screening the children for scoliosis.What is involved in this screening?

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Scoliosis literally means "twisted disea...
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The sella turcica is part of the bone and houses the gland.

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What is the purpose of the articular processes of the vertebrae?

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Which of the following can be considered a function of the paranasal sinuses?

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Which of the following is an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column often seen in the thoracic region?

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The shallow socket of the shoulder joint restricts the movement of the humerus but does increase the stability of the joint.

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What is the major function of the axial skeleton?

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The smallest short bone in the hand is the ________.

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The mastoid sinuses are located at a position in the skull where they are usually free from infections.

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The sphenoid bone is sometimes referred to as a "key stone" of the skull. This is due to the factthat________.

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The sella turcica is part of the________ bone and houses the ________ gland.

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