Question 1

-This figure shows a lateral view of the skull.Which number indicates the styloid process

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A)  4
B)  5
C)  6
D)  7
E)  The styloid process is not shown on this figure.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

On the os coxae,the ischial ramus is fused to the

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A)  inferior pubic ramus.
B)  superior pubic ramus.
C)  ischial spine.
D)  ischial body.
E)  pubic tubercle.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Protection of vital organs and hematopoiesis are two functions commonly named for the __________ skeleton.

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A)  axial
B)  appendicularC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 4

The basin in the floor of the cranium that accommodates the temporal lobe of the brain is the

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A)  posterior cranial fossa.
B)  middle cranial fossa.
C)  inferior cortical plate.
D)  cribriform fissure.
E)  sella turcica.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

What is the function of the nuchal lines

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A)  Attachment for dura mater
B)  Attachment for muscles and ligaments
C)  Passageway for cranial nerves
D)  Passageway for jugular vein
E)  Grooves for dural sinusesF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The skull consists of _____ cranial bones and _____ facial bones.

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A)  8,14
B)  7,12
C)  10,12
D)  5,7
E)  9,11F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

The tibial tuberosity is the attachment site for the

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A)  patellar ligament.
B)  hamstring muscles.
C)  patellar tendon.
D)  sciatic nerve.
E)  intercondylar eminence.F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

-This figure shows the bones of the ankle and foot.The bone indicated by number 4 is the

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A)  lateral cuneiform.
B)  intermediate cuneiform.
C)  navicular.
D)  medial cuneiform.
E)  talus.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The apical ectodermal ridge

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A)  forms at the proximal end of each limb bud.
B)  plays a role in differentiation and elongation of the limb.
C)  ossifies prior to formation of the hand and foot plates.
D)  must undergo apoptosis before the limb can develop.
E)  secretes mesoderm for muscle formation.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The _________ provide passageways for spinal nerves to exit the vertebral column and travel to other parts of the body.

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A)  vertebral foramina
B)  intervertebral foramina
C)  vertebral canals
D)  articular facets
E)  transverse foraminaF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

The inferior termination of the sacral canal is an opening called the

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A)  anterior sacral foramen.
B)  sacral promontory.
C)  posterior sacral foramen.
D)  sacral hiatus.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which is not characteristic of a male pelvis

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A)  Greater sciatic notch narrow,U-shaped,and deep
B)  Coccyx tilted posteriorly
C)  Pubic arch less than 90 degrees
D)  Obturator foramen oval
E)  Superior inlet heart-shapedF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the _____ articulates with the _____.

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A)  humerus;scapula
B)  scapula;clavicle
C)  scapula;thoracic cage
D)  clavicle;humerus
E)  clavicle;sternumF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

-This figure shows the humerus.What is the feature indicated by number 3

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A)  Surgical neck
B)  Anatomical neck
C)  Greater tubercle
D)  Lesser tubercle
E)  Deltoid tuberosityF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Sutural bones are most commonly found in the squamous suture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the correct order for the vertebral regions,from superior to inferior

Accepted Answer

A)  Cervical - thoracic - sacral - coccygeal - lumbar
B)  Thoracic - sacral - lumbar - thoracic - coccygeal
C)  Cervical - thoracic - lumbar - sacral - coccygeal
D)  Thoracic - coccygeal - cervical - lumbar - sacral
E)  Thoracic - cervical - lumbar - coccygeal - sacralF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

When the radius and ulna are parallel with one another,the forearm is said to be in pronation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The incisive foramen and palatine process are features of which bone

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandible
B)  Palatine bone
C)  Vomer
D)  Maxilla
E)  Temporal boneF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

What is the location of the auditory ossicles

Accepted Answer

A)  Petrous part of temporal bone
B)  Squamous part of temporal bone
C)  Tympanic part of temporal bone
D)  Auditory part of temporal bone
E)  Mastoid part of temporal boneF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which feature is unique to the axis

Accepted Answer

A)  Dens
B)  Bifid spinous process
C)  Superior articular facet
D)  Transverse foramen
E)  Vertebral foramenF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Exam 8: Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

The apical ectodermal ridge

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The tibial tuberosity is the attachment site for the

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The _________ provide passageways for spinal nerves to exit the vertebral column and travel to other parts of the body.

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Which feature is unique to the axis

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Which is not characteristic of a male pelvis

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Sutural bones are most commonly found in the squamous suture.

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When the radius and ulna are parallel with one another,the forearm is said to be in pronation.

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-This figure shows a lateral view of the skull.Which number indicates the styloid process

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What is the function of the nuchal lines

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The incisive foramen and palatine process are features of which bone

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On the os coxae,the ischial ramus is fused to the

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What is the correct order for the vertebral regions,from superior to inferior

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-This figure shows the bones of the ankle and foot.The bone indicated by number 4 is the

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-This figure shows the humerus.What is the feature indicated by number 3

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What is the location of the auditory ossicles

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The basin in the floor of the cranium that accommodates the temporal lobe of the brain is the

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The skull consists of _____ cranial bones and _____ facial bones.

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The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the _____ articulates with the _____.

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The inferior termination of the sacral canal is an opening called the

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Protection of vital organs and hematopoiesis are two functions commonly named for the __________ skeleton.

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