Question 1

The pterygoid spines and optic canals are features of the _____ bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethmoid
B)  temporal
C)  sphenoid
D)  occipital
E)  frontalF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Though it does not articulate with any other bone,the hyoid bone is considered to be part of the axial skeleton.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which features are found only on thoracic vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

A)  Costal facets and demifacets
B)  Transverse foramina
C)  Spinous processes
D)  Vertebral foramina
E)  LaminaeF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

Fontanelles persist into adulthood,but are usually gone by age 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which is not true about aging of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone density decreases with age.
B)  Articulating surfaces deteriorate with age.
C)  Many bones fuse with age.
D)  Bone mass increases with age.
E)  No exceptions; all choices are true.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The _________ process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  alveolar
B)  condylar
C)  mastoid
D)  temporal
E)  coronoidF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

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) None of the above

Question 8

Which of these is not a paranasal sinus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxillary sinus
B)  Ethmoid sinus
C)  Sphenoid sinus
D)  Mastoid sinus
E)  Frontal sinusF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

As a person ages,the teeth wear down from use in a process called dental __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a person ages,the teeth wear down...

Question 10

Developmentally,the vertebrae and ribs are formed by portions called __________ that separate from the somites,surround the neural tube,and become cartilaginous.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Developmentally,the vertebrae and ribs are formed by...

Question 11

The spinal cord terminates at an opening in the sacrum called the

Accepted Answer

A)  anterior sacral foramen.
B)  sacral canal.
C)  posterior sacral foramen.
D)  inferior sacral foramen.
E)  sacral hiatus.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Each auricular surface of the sacrum is located on a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ala.
B)  median sacral crest.
C)  sacral cornu.
D)  apex.
E)  spinous process.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Which bone bears the mandibular fossa?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maxilla
B)  Temporal
C)  Zygomatic
D)  Mandible
E)  FrontalF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of these bones does not contribute to the region known as the pterion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frontal
B)  Sphenoid
C)  Occipital
D)  Parietal
E)  TemporalF) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 15

What is the function of the cribriform plate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Permits air to enter the cranial cavity to cool the brain
B)  Provides large surface area for muscle attachment
C)  Permits passage of the olfactory nerves
D)  Forms part of the nasal septum
E)  Articulates with the atlas for rotational head movementF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

The clavicles articulate with the sternum at the _____ notches.

Accepted Answer

A)  clavicular
B)  suprasternal
C)  cleidosternal
D)  jugular
E)  first costalF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

What is the function of the nuchal lines?

Accepted Answer

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) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

The inferior articular processes of each vertebra articulate with the superior articular processes of the vertebra immediately cranial to it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Developmentally,the most significant growth in the skull occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  between the ages of 5 and 10.
B)  between the ages of 10 and 15.
C)  before age 5.
D)  between the ages of 15 and 20.
E)  between the ages of 20 and 25.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

The primary curves of the vertebral column are also called accommodation curves,while the secondary curves are also called _____________ curves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary curves of the vertebral column...

Exam 7: Axial Skeleton

Which features are found only on thoracic vertebrae?

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The spinal cord terminates at an opening in the sacrum called the

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What is the function of the cribriform plate?

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As a person ages,the teeth wear down from use in a process called dental __________.

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What is the function of the nuchal lines?

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The _________ process of the mandible articulates with the temporal bone.

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Which of these is not a paranasal sinus?

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Fontanelles persist into adulthood,but are usually gone by age 50.

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The inferior articular processes of each vertebra articulate with the superior articular processes of the vertebra immediately cranial to it.

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The primary curves of the vertebral column are also called accommodation curves,while the secondary curves are also called _____________ curves.

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Developmentally,the vertebrae and ribs are formed by portions called __________ that separate from the somites,surround the neural tube,and become cartilaginous.

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The pterygoid spines and optic canals are features of the _____ bone.

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Which of these bones does not contribute to the region known as the pterion?

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Which feature is unique to the axis?

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Though it does not articulate with any other bone,the hyoid bone is considered to be part of the axial skeleton.

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Which is not true about aging of the skeleton?

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Which bone bears the mandibular fossa?

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Each auricular surface of the sacrum is located on a(n)

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The clavicles articulate with the sternum at the _____ notches.

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Developmentally,the most significant growth in the skull occurs

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